Meet Your Fractional General Counsel
Managing your Legal and Business Affairs, your Contracts, your Key Business Relationships and Guiding your Leaders and your Board
John Burchill
Founder
John Burchill
John has learned about business through his work as a business lawyer with some of the UK's most recognised brands including Lloyds and TSB Banks, Eaton Corporation, The Body Shop and Domino’s Pizza Group. But more than this, his career and personal experiences have taught him that planning and organisation, strong relationship building, good communications and a positive culture is what really breeds business success.
With more than 30 years’ experience of working in many different business and company set ups, as a General Counsel, Non-Executive Director, Chair and interim CEO John is well positioned to bring real added value to your organisation.
John has worked in the UK and in Europe and has advised on projects and contracts in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and North America. He has worked in many sectors including food and drink, franchising, financial services, engineering and automotive, health, IT, professional services, and publishing to mention just a few.
By building great relationships, using strong communications and adopting best business practices John will advise your Business, guide your Board and mentor your leaders to bring a different approach and positive change to your business.
John’s Career Journey
Following University was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1986
Became an In-House Lawyer
Worked for Lloyds and TSB Banks, Eaton Corporation and The Body Shop
1980’s & 1990’s
Started as a Flexible General Counsel for Domino’s Pizza Group
Founded The Legal Director and then BurchillGC
Has operated as a GC, Chairman, NED Interim CEO for various clients
2000’s Onwards
Now specialises in Business and Legal Affairs, Board Guidance and Leadership Advice
Interested in building positive culture within Boards and Businesses
Presents a weekly Radio Show on Radio Bath – “John Burchill’s Jazz Soul and Funk Collection”
Present Day
BURCHILLGC PARTNERS WITH OAK LEAF ACCOUNTANCY
Meet Your Fractional CFO
Guiding your Finance Function and helping you to Manage Cash Flow, Tighten your Controls, Manage Risk and Improve Profits
Barry Jackson
Chartered Accountant and Founder of Oakleaf Accountancy
After gaining a BA in Economics, Barry qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG in 2004. Armed with a wealth of experience and a passion to work with small & medium sized businesses he created Oak Leaf Accountancy in 2012. His aim is to provide hands on support to business owners to help develop and achieve their strategic goals. With a personal and down to earth approach he is passionate about making a real difference to businesses and Partners with BurchillGC to deliver the Legal and Finance Review.