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Christopher Johnston

CALLED TO THE BAR 1990

Junior Counsel


General Profile

Background

 

1979 -1986 Ballymena Academy, N. Ireland
1988 Worked for a Los Angeles law firm
1989 Trinity Hall, Cambridge: MA (Law): 1st class
1989 Gray’s Inn Scholarship
1999 Appointed by Attorney General: Junior Counsel to the Crown (B Panel)
2001 Publication of Medical Treatment Decisions & the Law
2003 Called to the Northern Irish Bar

 

Email: cjohnston@3serjeantsinn.com



General Information

 


Directory Comments

 

Christopher is recommended in clinical negligence and professional discipline by leading legal directories the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

 

Christopher Johnston is widely admired for his user-friendly manner: "He is a joy to work with and clients love him." He is also credited with achieving consistently excellent results, with a number of interviewees commenting that his pleadings are extremely accomplished. Solicitors rely on him. Chambers and Partners 2010


'Greatly in demand and a “class apart amongst the juniors,” Christopher Johnston impresses observers as an “incredibly quick, accurate, organised and dedicated individual.”' Chambers & Partners 2009 

 

"...draws considerable praise for his 'fine advocacy and drafting skills'..." Legal 500 2008

 

'...“very incisive and good at pinpointing issues and dealing with difficult clients.”' Chambers & Partners 2009

 

"Christopher Johnston has an “approachable, pleasant and calming manner,” say clients who also applaud him for having a “deep intellect."

Chambers & Partners 2008 



Nature of Practice

 

Medical law - CLICK HERE TO SEE SPECIALIST PROFILE

 

Clinical negligence

Medical ethics  

Actions against medical experts  

Human rights  

Professional discipline  

Inquests/inquiries  

Judicial review  

 

Mental health - CLICK HERE TO SEE SPECIALIST PROFILE

 

Police law - CLICK HERE TO SEE SPECIALIST PROFILE

 

Civil actions involving the police

Professional discipline

Operational advice

Judicial review

Human rights

 

Employment law - CLICK HERE TO SEE SPECIALIST PROFILE

 

Discrimination

Unfair/wrongful/constructive dismissal



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Reported and other cases of Interest

 


Clients

 


Publications

 


Lectures and Seminars

 
Human Rights  In June 1999 he was a key speaker at a national conference at New Scotland Yard involving lawyers and police officers from Los Angeles on “The Human Rights Act: The practical implications for British policing. Learning from the US experience”. This has since been presented to the Metropolitan Police Service Solicitors’ Department.
In March 2000 Chris presented a Human Rights seminar and toolkit to the Metropolitan Police Human Rights Auditors.
In early 2002 he presented half-day seminars on “Containment” both internally to the Met and at a national conference.
He presented a two-day seminar on “Contract Killing” at Europol in the Hague in March 2002.

Author of “Watching the Detectives” (reviewing human rights implications of surveillance on police officers)



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