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Johnny Shearman

Johnny is a dispute resolution lawyer and has gained deep experience in handling a broad spectrum of domestic and international disputes. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Johnny held management positions in two leading specialist dispute resolution firms in London.

Johnny has been ranked as Recommended Lawyer for Banking Litigation in The Legal 500 UK 2022 being described as "highly recommended" and "engaging and very proactive". He has worked on some of the highest profile cases in the country including those featured in The Lawyer's "Top 20 Cases of the Year".

His legal knowledge encompasses complex contractual and tortious disputes, civil fraud and asset recovery, banking and professional negligence litigation, and contentious insolvency matters. His experience includes disputes at all levels from County Court to Supreme Court proceedings, as well as international arbitration.

He is the co-author of International E-Discovery: A Global Handbook of Law and Technology, Second Edition and he routinely comments on civil procedure and legal developments.

He is also an elected member of The Law Society Council of England and Wales, representing members of the profession with between six and 12 years post-qualification experience.

Johnny was a featured guest on the Legally Speaking Podcast (season 3, episode 9).

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