David Johnson to Lead Slaughter and May as New Managing Partner

Advisor - People | Feb 06, 2025 | Slaughter and May

David Johnson to Lead Slaughter and May as New Managing Partner

Slaughter and May, a premier international law firm, has announced David Johnson as the next Managing Partner, effective August 1, 2025. Johnson, who has been with the firm since 1991 and became a partner in 2000, will succeed Deborah Finkler upon her retirement on July 31, 2025. Finkler, the firm's first Managing Partner, joined in 1986, became a partner in 1991, and led the Disputes practice before her leadership role. Under her tenure, the firm emphasized sustainability, technology, and social mobility initiatives. Johnson, with extensive experience in public and private M&A, will continue client work until his new role begins, vowing to maintain the firm's client-focused strategic goals.

Sectors

  • Legal Services
  • Mergers and Acquisitions

Geography

  • United Kingdom – Slaughter and May is based in the UK, and the article references activities and personnel primarily in the UK legal market.

Industry

  • Legal Services – The article discusses a leadership change in Slaughter and May, a leading international law firm, indicating its relevance to the legal services industry.
  • Mergers and Acquisitions – David Johnson's expertise in M&A is highlighted, affecting his upcoming role at Slaughter and May.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    David JohnsonNext Managing PartnerPersonDavid Johnson has been named the next Managing Partner of Slaughter and May, effective August 1, 2025. He has been with the firm since 1991 and became a Partner in 2000.
    Deborah FinklerOutgoing Managing PartnerPersonDeborah Finkler is the first Managing Partner of Slaughter and May. Joining in 1986, she became a Partner in 1991 and led the firm's focus on sustainability, technology, and social mobility.
    Slaughter and MayCompanyCompanyA leading international law firm based in the UK, undergoing a leadership transition with the appointment of David Johnson as the next Managing Partner.
    Roland TurnillSenior PartnerPersonRoland Turnill is the Senior Partner at Slaughter and May, overseeing the announcement of the new Managing Partner.