John is a Partner in the Company Commercial Department, with over 40 years experience. He originally specialised in High Court litigation, later in a broad range of company and commercial work, including acquisitions and sales of companies and businesses, and the finance, property and employment issues connected with such transactions; advice on and drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts including distribution and outsourcing agreements etc; company matters including formations, articles of association and shareholders' agreements.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, holidaying in France and finding time to improve his sailing.