Gavin Johnson

Gavin was previously a solicitor both in-house and at large city private law firms. Following several years directly advising startups, scaleups and innovation teams, at all their key journey touchpoints, including founding, developing technology and fundraising, he is building a new practice specialising in this area.

Gavin has expertise in venture, fundraising, and early corporate structures. He helps founders and businesses navigate complex legal landscapes from launch to scale. His focus is on advising startups, high-growth companies, and investors in the AI, digital assets, and emerging or innovation technology sectors.

Gavin also brings a strong background in construction, litigation and innovation, with broader general counsel experience, supporting ventures and providing strategic legal and commercial guidance across industries.

Beyond transactional work, Gavin acts as a trusted advisor to founders, boards, and investors, offering pragmatic solutions that balance innovation and risk. His experience spans everything from venture building, early-stage fundraising and M&A to regulatory compliance and technology. Passionate about the intersection of law, finance and technology, Gavin is committed to building a strong venture ecosystem, supporting businesses driving the future of technologies such as AI, Web3, digital transformation, digital infrastructure and more.