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Max Johnson
Associate
Corporate
London
max.johnson@wsgr.com

D44-20-38367922

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Max Johnson is an associate in the London office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he is a member of the firm’s corporate and M&A practices.

Max’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and corporate finance. He primarily advises companies, founders, venture capital funds, and financial institutions on complex domestic and cross-border transactions in the technology and life sciences sectors. His practice covers the entire life cycle of a company, from early stage to exit.

Prior to joining the firm, Max was an associate in the international corporate department of Bird & Bird in London.

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Max Johnson is an associate in the London office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he is a member of the firm’s corporate and M&A practices.

Max’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and corporate finance. He primarily advises companies, founders, venture capital funds, and financial institutions on complex domestic and cross-border transactions in the technology and life sciences sectors. His practice covers the entire life cycle of a company, from early stage to exit.

Prior to joining the firm, Max was an associate in the international corporate department of Bird & Bird in London.

Education
  • LL.M., Legal Practice, BPP University, London, United Kingdom
  • LL.B., Law with European Law, University of Nottingham
Admissions
  • Solicitor, England and Wales
Credentials
Education
  • LL.M., Legal Practice, BPP University, London, United Kingdom
  • LL.B., Law with European Law, University of Nottingham
Admissions
  • Solicitor, England and Wales
Focus Areas
  • Corporate
  • Emerging Companies and Venture Capital
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
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