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Company

Vardags

Position

Senior associate

Index

Family Lawyers

Location

Manchester

Advice type

Children law

Divorces

Financial remedies

High-profile cases

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

Client type

HNW

Sportspeople

Sector Focus

Legal Advisory Services

Reece Johnson

Spear’s Review

When Reece Johnson embarked on his career in family law, it wasn’t the product of a childhood dream but rather a serendipitous call from a headhunter. ‘I’d never considered family law before, but I set up the interview and I’ve been here ever since,’ he says.

Since joining Vardags in 2018, Johnson has worked on a diverse caseload, from complex financial disputes to emotionally charged children law matters. He prides himself on thorough preparation, often diving deep into ‘thousand-page case materials’ to find winning strategies.

Beyond his cases, Johnson is passionate about training junior lawyers, and he strives to encourage openness and learning through mistakes. ‘When trainees feel less stressed, they perform better,’ he says. It’s this blend of sharp intellect and approachable mentorship which has made fellow partners at the firm regard Johnson as a rising standout in the sector.

Rank: Rising star

Rising star 2025, Family Lawyers

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