Patrick Johnson Bio

Patrick is a Partner in our Global Corporate Transactions Practice. Patrick brings more than 19 years of experience advising on the full spectrum of corporate transactions including M&A, joint ventures, co-investments, equity fundraisings, buyouts, carve outs and strategic investments. Patrick regularly works with colleagues and clients from across BCLP’s global platform on cross border deals, involving the US, UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Patrick has advised clients from across a range of industries including financial services, sports, media and entertainment, gaming, food & agribusinesses, retail and consumer products but has a particular specialism in real estate and infrastructure M&A. He regularly advises clients who are investing in or transacting real estate and infrastructure related assets, companies and investment platforms. His transactional experience covers all of the major real estate and infrastructure asset classes, with a particular focus on digital infrastructure, data centres, logistics and hotels. Patrick is qualified to practice in the UK and Australia. He is the Principal of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (Australia) Pty Limited (“BCLP Australia”), BCLP’s Australian legal practice and frequently advises clients who are investing in Australian companies or assets or otherwise doing business in Australia. Patrick also works with Australian corporates and private capital investors investing in international markets, particularly the UK, the US and Asia. Patrick has been recognised in Legal 500 for Corporate/M&A.