Band 2
Provided by Justine Johnston
International Children Law
Private Children
Direct Access
Justine specialises in complicated and high-conflict private law cases, often with an international element, with particular emphasis on applications for permission to remove children permanently from the jurisdiction. She is frequently instructed in cases featuring implacable hostility, intractable child arrangement disputes and allegations of parental alienation. Her cases are often complicated by serious domestic abuse, drug and alcohol issues. Justine is consistently recommended in the major legal directories as an excellent barrister (Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500).
Private Children Law:
Justine specialises in complicated and high-conflict private law cases, often with an international element, with particular emphasis on applications for permission to remove children permanently from the jurisdiction. She is frequently instructed in cases featuring implacable hostility, intractable child arrangement disputes and allegations of parental alienation. Her cases are often complicated by serious domestic abuse, drug and alcohol issues.
International Children Law:
Justine has extensive experience in international relocation cases and is a skilled and effective advocate, whether that’s for a parent trying to prevent the removal of a child, or seeking permission to remove.
Family Law Bar Association
Association of Lawyers for Children
South Eastern Circuit
Middle Temple
Provided by Chambers
Justine Johnston is renowned for her strong courtroom performances in complex private children matters. She also handles issues flowing from relationship breakdown. Johnston has particular experience in international leave to remove cases, and is commended for her no-nonsense and direct approach.
Provided by Chambers
A persuasive and eloquent advocate, who inspires confidence and is utterly charming.
Justine is perfect for advising clients as she has a straight-talking manner. She looks ahead to try and prevent issues that may arise in the future and her advocacy skills are excellent.
Justine is an effective advocate whose questioning of witnesses is second to none.
A brilliant barrister who strikes fear in the heart of her opponents. She takes a no-nonsense approach and is a robust advocate.
A persuasive and eloquent advocate, who inspires confidence and is utterly charming.
Justine is perfect for advising clients as she has a straight-talking manner. She looks ahead to try and prevent issues that may arise in the future and her advocacy skills are excellent.
Justine is an effective advocate whose questioning of witnesses is second to none.
A brilliant barrister who strikes fear in the heart of her opponents. She takes a no-nonsense approach and is a robust advocate.