For second successive year Paul Johnson named in Legal 500’s Hall of Fame

September 30, 2019

The Legal 500 has named Paul Johnson from Exchange Chambers in its Hall of Fame for the second successive year.

The Legal 500 Hall of Fame highlights individuals who have received constant praise by their clients for continued excellence. The Hall of Fame highlights, to clients, the law firm partners who are at the pinnacle of the profession.

Describing Paul Johnson’s mediation practice, the Legal 500 says “approachable, commercial, pragmatic and persistent – if anyone can get a settlement, Paul can”.

Paul is one of the leading mediators in the UK. He is a former solicitor/partner who transferred to the Bar to focus solely on mediating disputes, and, having mediated in over 800 disputes, Paul has a wealth of experience in a wide range of areas. During his time as a solicitor and partner in a major North West firm, he was ranked by Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, as a Leading Lawyer for both Commercial Litigation and Corporate Recovery and Insolvency. Since being called to the bar, he has been listed as a Leading Mediator in Chambers, in the said directories, since 2008, and is presently ranked as one of the top barrister mediators in the UK.

Paul endeavours to create a confidential and focused environment for parties to reflect on the issues and consider how they could agree on a solution that will work for everyone. He has helped many litigants achieve settlements that have enabled them to progress from the dispute, both personally and professionally.