As a commercial expert, Johnny has extensive experience in advising clients on corporate strategies, structuring transactions, and navigating complex legal frameworks, bringing a pragmatic and detail-oriented approach to legal practice.
As a fiduciary specialist, Johnny has a strong foundation working with clients in the wealth management sector, advising and assisting with estate planning, corporate trusteeships, trust management and compliance, as well executorships in respect of the administration of deceased estates. This broad experience allows him to manage and direct the various teams of PH Fiduciary and its comprehensive private client offerings and solutions.
Experience & expertise
With a background in B.Com (Law), an LL.B (cum laude), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning, Johnny Davis has built a strong foundation in fiduciary, corporate and commercial law. He works closely with a wide range of clients—including corporates, private clients, and entrepreneurs—providing legal solutions that support their strategic and operational goals.
Johnny has advised on numerous high-value domestic and cross-border M&A transactions across diverse sectors, including insurance, mining, pharmaceutical, technology, manufacturing, agribusiness, and logistics.
Johnny has conducted and coordinated legal due diligence investigations and risk assessments for both purchasers and sellers. He has also negotiated and drafted key transaction documentation, and guided clients through competition law filings, regulatory approvals, and post-closing integration support.
In addition to his M&A experience, Johnny has assisted clients in corporate restructurings, including group reorganisations, asset ring-fencing, and rationalisation of shareholding structures. He works closely with tax, accounting and financial advisors to align legal restructuring frameworks with commercial and financial objectives.
Professional approach
Johnny is known for his calm demeanour and ability to earn the trust of his clients through high standards and a personalised, results-driven service. He believes in a proactive, client-centred approach and emphasises clarity, responsiveness, and strategic impact when advising. His meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence help clients feel confident and secure, knowing their legal and fiduciary matters are in capable hands.
Achievements
- Head of PH Fiduciary
- Successfully led multiple M&A transactions across various sectors.
- Various publications and media engagements.
- Multiple academic awards.
How can Johnny help you?
He provides strategic legal guidance on -
- Estate planning and offshore structuring
- Trust management and compliance
- Executorships and administration of deceases estates
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Corporate structuring and strategy
- Commercial and tax law compliance
For trusted legal guidance in fiduciary, private client, M&A, corporate or commercial law, contact Johnny Davis.