FisherBroyles, LLP is pleased to announce Greg Johnson has joined the Firm in Dallas. Greg joins FisherBroyles’ Corporate Department and its M&A practice. He represents buyers and sellers in the small/middle market space and joins the Firm from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, where he was a Partner.

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For over 30 years, Greg has worked as lead attorney on numerous transactions ranging from $5 million to over $500 million, and he has done deals for public and private companies in a variety of business sectors, including insurance, accounting, business services, software, cloud services, industrials and food. He has particular specialization working with the build-out of portfolio companies of private equity firms, especially in the financial services, investment management and insurance brokerage sectors.

Greg also advises clients in corporate governance matters affecting companies in internal (fiduciary duties, executive compensation and performance, ownership and management changes and succession) and external (strategic alternatives, disclosure, takeover defense) situations. His experience includes serving as independent legal counsel for boards of directors of mutual and closed end funds.

Greg is a member of the Texas, Kansas and Missouri bars and has been selected by The Best Lawyers in America© for Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2007 to present) and Securities Law (2010 to present), and as Kansas City Lawyer of the Year in Securities Regulation (2015). He holds a J.D. from the University of Virginia and a B.A. from Valparaiso University.

Michael Pierson, Managing Partner, Global Corporate said:

“We are delighted to welcome Greg Johnson to FisherBroyles. He is a superb addition to our Corporate Department and his experience will clearly enhance our offering. He will be instrumental in driving our M&A practice, benefiting our Partners and clients alike.”

Greg Johnson said:

“I am excited to join FisherBroyles. The Firm’s variety of seasoned expertise, Am Law 200 ranking and innovative business model were strong motivations in my decision to join. I’ve heard great things about the Firm’s environment and now look forward to serving my clients in an efficient and cost-effective way, alongside some of the leading legal professionals.”