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David Johnston KC

UK Bar 2026

 Axiom Advocates

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Administrative & Public Law

Scotland (Bar)

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UK Bar

Administrative & Public Law - Scotland (Bar)

Band 1
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David Johnston KC maintains an active public law practice and regularly represents the Scottish Government and other public bodies in legislative and regulatory challenges. His public law practice is wide-ranging, and past instructions include cases concerning professional discipline, nationality and costs litigation. He is also experienced in human rights matters.

Strengths

David is very well respected and known to have the ear of the court.

David helps on difficult legal issues, and he is excellent at distilling down complex legal arguments into something simple.

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