SME News Q2 2026/ 16 Group Litigation Firm of the Year 2026 & Recognised Leaders in Consumer Law 2026 With more than 25 years of experience in its field, Johnson Law Group is a specialist consumer litigation law firm that specialises in large-scale group actions. The practice brings together an established and passionate team of professionals who have been, and continue to be, involved in some of the most significant and complex group actions currently before the English High Court. Managing Director Jamie Patton told us more below. Johnson Law Group serves a client base that, although diverse, is united by a common need: access to justice against well-resourced defendants. The firm’s mission is to hold some of the largest and most powerful corporations and government bodies to account on behalf of its clients, ensuring that they receive the outcomes they deserve. Given the nature of group litigation, many of these clients are unfamiliar with the legal process, so Johnson Law Group places significant emphasis on clear communication and proactive engagement. Modern group actions, including large-scale emissions and environmental claims, are in practical terms intensive High Court litigation. They involve complex procedural frameworks, vast datasets, and well-resourced defendants. Johnson Law Group’s lawyers are experienced in precisely this field of work and bring a combination of claimant-side leadership and valuable defendant-side experience. This dual perspective informs case strategy, evidence management, and settlement positioning, and differentiates the practice from firms whose experience is limited to claimant-only group litigation. The practice is supported by infrastructure specifically designed to deliver litigation at scale. With in-house specialists, marketleading costs expertise, and a dedicated client care function, the Johnson Law Group maintains disciplined cost control, agility, and a strong client focus as claims develop from individual matters into full group actions. This unique, integrated model ensures efficient progression of claims while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and high standards of client service. “The most vital area we focus on is ensuring that our clients feel fully up to speed with what is happening with their claim,” said Jamie, “and that the information is communicated to them in a clear and informative manner, throughout what can be a lengthy legal journey. Given that our work can see hundreds of thousands of clients join one group action, it’s also vital that they feel their individual needs are heard and that they don’t feel like they’re just a number.” Service at Johnson Law Group is grounded in clarity, transparency, and regular communication. The team prides itself on blending legal expertise with a personalised approach, meticulously managing every stage of the litigation process and implementing a bespoke strategy for each case. Seamless teamwork is essential due to the complexity and scale of its cases, ensured through clear communication channels, defined processes, and a shared commitment to excellence. The team maintains a dedicated 30-strong Client Services team who works tirelessly to understand the full details of each client’s claim. Its client portal, which was developed by the firm’s in-house team, provides clients with the ability to access real-time updates, review documents, communicate directly with the team, and securely submit information. The firm also utilises email notifications and, when necessary, direct contact at key mile stones or to request further information. What’s more, Johnson Law Group also benefits from a well-established transatlantic capability. The firm has operated in the US mass torts and group litigation market for over 30 years, is award-winning in that jurisdiction, and has recovered more than $2 billion for client through settlements and judgements across a range of high-profile cases. As the US market is significantly more mature than the UK’s this experience enables the UK-based team to apply proven structures, strategic insight, and operational discipline to the evolving group litigation landscape in England and Wales. The beginning of 2026 saw significant growth for Johnson Law Group across both its Manchester and London offices. The firm’s plan for the remainder of the year is to further consolidate its position in the market as one of the most prominent firms in the consumer group litigation space. It will build on its recent success, being named both Group Litigation Firm of the Year 2026 and Recognised Leaders in Consumer Law 2026 in the UK Legal Awards, which reflects the unrivalled strength of its team and the true impact of its work. Reflecting on Johnson Law Group’s significant achievements, Jamie shared: “The most rewarding aspect of working in the legal profession, particularly in group litigation, is the ability to make a tangible difference and know that we’ve done a good job for our clients. Being able to give individual consumers a voice against large corporations is incredibly fulfilling.” Contact: Jamie Patton Company: Johnson Law Group Web Address: www.johnsonlawgroup.co.uk
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