John Greager

Departments: Dispute Resolution | Media

Areas of expertise/specialty:

Known for his straightforward, robust and practical approach, John's commercial and dispute resolution experience and expertise is wide-ranging. Clients value John's ability to understand them and their business interests, and to do whatever is necessary to get the best results.

In addition to corporate and media clients, John has a long history of acting for clients in the Fashion Industry, and was instrumental in setting up one of the UK's first fashion law groups. John works together with other lawyers in the firm to provide a dedicated service to fashion clients.

John is dually-qualified as a Solicitor-Advocate of England & Wales and a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.  As well as being an expert in negotiation, arbitration and litigation, John is one of the UK's foremost mediation specialists, having been involved in more than 130 mediations.

A confident and talented communicator, John has many years' experience as a Court advocate, as well as holding numerous speaking engagements at conferences and functions around the world.

Education Background:

2003                Qualified as Solicitor-Advocate
                         (Higher Courts Civil) of England & Wales
2003                Qualified as Mediator
                         (CEDR-qualified and registered)
2002                Qualified as a Solicitor of
                         England & Wales
1993                Qualified as Barrister and Solicitor of the
                         High Court of New Zealand
1987-1992     Victoria University of Wellington,
                         New Zealand: Bachelor of Laws and
                         Bachelor of Commerce & Administration