John Johnston rejoins Vinson & Elkins amidst expansion plans in New York

John Johnston rejoins Vinson & Elkins amidst expansion plans in New York

He served at Baker Botts for five years

Vinson & Elkins has announced that M&A and capital markets lawyer John Johnston has returned to the firm as a counsel in New York.

Johnston represents businesses in a wide range of corporate transactions, including initial public offerings, registered and unregistered offerings of equity and debt securities, and M&A transactions.

He advises companies on shareholder activism and corporate governance, Exchange Act, beneficial ownership, stock exchange compliance, and other securities law matters.

Johnston began his career at Vinson & Elkins and later worked with Baker Botts for five years.

Having received his JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University, he has represented public and private companies and investment funds, based in the US and abroad, across a broad range of industries, including energy, REITs, shipping, retail, media, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

Matt Strock, the co-head of Vinson & Elkins' corporate department, remarked, "Johnston is a terrific lawyer who we know is a great fit for the firm. His familiarity with the firm will allow him to immediately service clients in key areas of focus for our corporate department, particularly in New York. This includes our top-ranked shareholder activism and capital market practices. We are excited to welcome him back as we continue to strategically grow our New York practice."

Johnston stated, "I cannot think of a better way to continue building my practice than returning to the firm where I started, especially when it has built an incredible team in New York. Vinson & Elkins is known for its ability to lead clients through every phase of their most complex transactions and challenges. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues old and new, across practices and geography."