Atty. Anne Cox-Johnson

Atty. Anne Cox-Johnson

Anne Cox-Johnson advises public and private companies in a variety of complex transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, strategic investments, carve-outs, recapitalizations, going-private transactions and special committee representations. She represents clients in various industries, including food and beverage, technology, pharmaceuticals, restaurants, telecommunications, consumer products, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate and retail.

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Profile Summary

About Anne Cox-Johnson at a glance

Anne Cox-Johnson is a business and m&a attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Anne Cox-Johnson advises public and private companies in a variety of complex transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, strategic investments, carve-outs, recapitalizations, going-private transactions and special committee representations
  • She represents clients in various industries, including food and beverage, technology, pharmaceuticals, restaurants, telecommunications, consumer products, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate and retail
  • Anne also represents private equity funds in control and non-control investment transactions and investment exit transactions
  • Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/cox-johnson-anne/

Practice Areas Explained

Anne Cox-Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Anne Cox-Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Anne Cox-Johnson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Anne Cox-Johnson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Anne Cox-Johnson

Where is Anne Cox-Johnson's law office located?
Anne Cox-Johnson's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is McDermott Will & Schulte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Anne Cox-Johnson handle?
Anne Cox-Johnson focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Anne Cox-Johnson go to law school?
Anne Cox-Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1995).
How can I contact Anne Cox-Johnson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Anne Cox-Johnson received?
Anne Cox-Johnson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1995

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026

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