Christopher Johnson-Gilbert is a Counsel in the London office of Conyers Dill & Pearman. Christopher joined Conyers in 2002.

Before assuming his current role as Counsel, Christopher was the Managing Partner of Conyers' London office. Christopher's practice focusses on all aspects of commercial and corporate law with specialist expertise in securities issues and investment funds. Christopher has over 30 years of experience of advising on the establishment, management and operation of all types of investment funds. His considerable corporate finance experience has included advising major international companies on transactions primarily in the areas of public and private M&A, joint ventures, securities issues, listing and fund raising.

Professional Background

• Partner, Linklaters, London & Hong Kong, 1986 – 2002
• Associate, Linklaters, London 1980 – 1986

Education

• Worcester College Oxford 1974 – 1977, BA (Hons) in Jurisprudence, University of Oxford, 1977

Bar Admissions

• England & Wales, Solicitor, 1980 (not currently practising)
• Hong Kong, Solicitor, 1988

Industry Associations

• Law Society of England & Wales
• International Bar Association

Industry Accolades

• Recognised corporate & commercial lawyer, Legal 500 2011: “Christopher Johnson-Gilbert acts on commercial and corporate matters, with specialist expertise in securities issues and investment vehicles.”
• Leading investment funds and corporate lawyer in London, Legal 500 2010: "investment fund and corporate law specialist Christopher Johnson-Gilbert has longstanding experience in establishing and advising companies in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and the BVI."
• HFM Week Offshore Legal Survey 2010: Recognized as a “stand out lawyer” for funds.

Language

• French