Robert is the head of the London branch of the dispute resolution department. Robert joined Healys in September 2005.
Prior to joining Healys, Robert had previously (2002 to August 2005) been a partner in a large regional firm, and before that (1987 to 2002) an associate solicitor in a large city practice.
Robert has broad expertise in commercial litigation, including IT disputes; banking and other fraud; claimant professional negligence; partnership and shareholder disputes; insolvency; breach of warranty claims and other contractual disputes. He also has extensive experience in document management (preparation of cases and document retention policies) and other risk management issues (terms of engagement, money laundering and crisis management).
Robert is and has been a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association (“the PNLA”) since it was formed in 2004. The PNLA consists of solicitors who specialise in acting for claimants in negligence claims against professionals.
Robert often shares the risks of litigation with his clients by acting on various forms of conditional fee agreements. By way of example,
“In 2007 I had to seek the advice of Robert Johnson in the Commercial Litigation department. I am extremely glad that I did – in January 2010 I was awarded substantial damages for a wrong that I had suffered. Although the whole process is obviously a fraught one which is not to be undertaken lightly, Robert has helped me through with confidence, calmness and assuredness. His knowledge of both the law and the due process were excellent whilst maintaining an awareness of my commercial needs. It is undoubtedly true to say that during the time that the litigation lasted, I viewed Robert as a partner as well as an advisor, in no small part because he and Healys shared the commercial risk by undertaking the matter on a “no win, no fee” basis. Without his marvellous support I would not have had the courage to take action and would not be in the happy state that I find myself in today.”
Sherborne Land Limited
Robert has a wide range of commercial skills: management of people, cases and projects; communication; negotiation; research; analysis and identification of key issues; understanding clients’ businesses; estimating, monitoring and achieving budgets; tactical and strategic thinking, assessment and strength of cases. He is a well-rounded, balanced individual who works as effectively alone and as part/leader of a team.
