Christopher Johnson
Head of Corporate & Commercial @Johnson And Boon Solicitors
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Corporate & Commercial @Johnson And Boon Solicitors
I lead the corporate and commercial practice at Johnson & Boon, providing strategic advisory, operational leadership, and governance expertise to professional-services businesses across the UK and internationally. I specialise in M&A, private equity collaboration, and operational turnarounds, helping clients navigate growth, regulatory complexity, and business transformation.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:M&A Leadership: Direct and execute £70m+ in M&A transactions, from start-ups to established firms, ensuring robust governance frameworks and smooth cross-border integration.Operational Excellence: Design and implement operational systems and KPIs that improve efficiency and drive >40% gross margin on key projects.Capital & Investment Management: Partner with private equity and litigation-funding investors to secure capital injections and white knight investments, enabling turnaround and growth of distressed business units.Portfolio Oversight: Manage multiple internal and external projects across marketing, operations, compliance, and people, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain proactive relationships with regulators, external counsel, and key clients to mitigate risk and safeguard business interests.Strategic Advisory: Provide holistic, forward-looking advice that anticipates challenges and delivers sustainable solutions in highly regulated professional services environments.Impact Highlights:Lead transformational initiatives that enhance client operations and governance, delivering measurable business impact.Improve operational efficiencies across multiple business units, enabling scalable and sustainable growth.Strengthen corporate compliance frameworks for multi-jurisdictional operations, supporting risk mitigation and investor confidence.
EDUCATION
CILEX Law School
Level 6, Civil litigation/ Employment Law & Practice/Client Care
University of Liverpool
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON
I am a commercially driven COO / Operations Director with over 17 years’ experience leading operational transformation, business growth, and performance improvement within legal and professional services.I have operated at senior leadership level with full accountability for multi-site operations, including responsibility for £30M+ revenue and delivery of >40% contribution margins. My focus is on aligning strategy with execution—driving profitability, improving efficiency, and building scalable operating models that support sustainable growth.My experience spans transformation, restructuring, and M&A integration, often within complex or underperforming environments. I have worked closely with Boards, Managing Partners, and private equity stakeholders to stabilise operations, implement governance frameworks, and unlock value through targeted commercial and operational initiatives.Alongside my operational leadership roles, I bring strong legal and commercial expertise, advising on corporate structuring, asset acquisition, and governance within professional services businesses. This enables me to operate effectively at the intersection of legal, operational, and financial performance.I am particularly motivated by opportunities to:• Scale and optimise professional services businesses• Lead transformation and turnaround initiatives• Improve financial performance and operational efficiency• Build high-performing, accountable teams
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