Paul Johnson

Partner @Mills & Reeve

Leeds, GB

I lead the Leeds corporate team at Mills & Reeve and am Head of Office. The role involves responsibility for the following:TRANSACTIONAL WORKThis remains my primary role, leading teams advising clients on buying and selling businesses. I continue to take a very hands on role and deal with all key day to day issues supported by my own team and relevant specialists.We are advising a range of clients and increasingly clients who are undertaking buy and build strategies where they are likely to making a number of acquisitions and want a partner led service and the quality and resource that a national firm can bring.Mills & Reeve has substantial expertise in Healthcare, Technology, Capital Markets and Agribusiness which are areas where we are increasingly being able to help our clients.TEAM DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIPSetting the right leadership example Setting the right example in terms of work ethic, personal conduct and crisis management.Developing the profile of the team, their skills and abilities BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTDevelopment and implementation of the team and office\'s strategic plan. This involves targeting in particular Healthcare and Technology sectors where the firm has a unique offering and expertise.lead role in winning clients and better work for my team and the wider officeDeveloping the firm’s client base.Cross-selling and introducing clients and referrers to others in the firm.Building the firm’s brand, reputation and profile.CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENTNurturing our client base.Fulfilling the on-going requirement to deliver excellent service to clients in the context of their particular needs.Working to produce new solutions which create value to the clients.Effectively building, developing and maintaining strong client relationships.FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCEMaintaining effective billing and cost management for clientsBuilding long term engagement and commitment.

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

Law LLB, Law