Robert is recognised as a leading practitioner in his field, and has been individually recommended by both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for many years.

Robert Johnson is a partner and is Head of Healys Professional Negligence department. He specialises in professional negligence, commercial litigation and shareholder disputes.

Robert joined Healys in September 2005, having previously been a partner at a large regional practice (Taylor Walton LLP) and associate at a large City practice (Simmons & Simmons).

Robert brings over 35 years’ experience to professional negligence and commercial litigation cases, acting for a wide range of clients across most industries. With a wisdom, confidence and understanding that each case is different, Robert develops important and lasting relationships based on trust and transparency, and has a deserved reputation for his clear, efficient and friendly approach.

Robert has established a small but dynamic claimant professional negligence practice that has grown in reputation and is driven by results, winning more than 95% of their clients’ claims. For the last 12 years, Robert has been listed in the world’s leading legal directories; specifically, as a Recommended Lawyer in the Legal 500 and a Ranked Individual in Chambers & Partners UK. Robert has also been ranked as a Top Recommended Litigator in the Spears 500 guide to the best private client advisors.

Robert has a wide range of commercial skills: management of people, cases and projects; a clear and strong communicator; analytical; a tactical and strategic thinker and negotiator; ability to identify quickly key issues and understand clients’ businesses; monitor and deal with budgets; early and accurate assessment of cases, people and circumstances. Robert is a well-rounded, balanced individual who works effectively alone and as part/leader of a team.

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