Ranked in 4 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

European Law

London (Bar)

9 Years Ranked

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Band 2

Competition Law

London (Bar)

7 Years Ranked

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Band 3

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

7 Years Ranked

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Band 4

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

London (Bar)

1 Years Ranked

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Provided by Tim Johnston

UK Bar

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Tim is recognised as a leading junior in all his key areas of work. The directories describe him as “a silk in waiting”, “very insightful and knowledgeable”, “an excellent communicator and advocate” with a “vivid turn of phrase” and “an obvious leader… [and] go to junior.”. His practice spans public law, public international law, civil liberties, competition and EU law. He has substantial expertise in business and human rights, international environmental law and ESG standards.

He regularly appears in leading and ground-breaking cases such as the ‘Rwanda’ litigation, Lungowe and Others v Vedanta Resources Plc [2019] UKSC 20, Pfizer Inc and another v Competition and Markets Authority [2022] UKSC 14, and “Miller 1” [2017] UKSC 5, In the past few months he appeared unled in the Court of Appeal in what is now the leading authority on interim relief in judicial review RRR v British Standards Institution [2024] EWCA Civ 530 as well as in the Visa/Interchange litigation.

Tim has particular expertise in climate and environmental matters. He regularly advises and acts for environmental charities, such as ClientEarth, and has advised public authorities in relation to scrappage schemes, low emissions zones, emissions targets and renewable energy.

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European Law - London (Bar)

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

Tim Johnston has notable experience in state aid cases that examine investment in the future of EU energy markets. His broader expertise encompasses complex telecommunications appeals and competition law matters, and he has also assisted on matters relating to refugee rights under EU law.


Competition Law - London (Bar)

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Tim Johnston handles regulatory appeals against CMA decisions on behalf of companies in the pharmaceutical sector. He has further experience on the defendant side of standalone behavioural infringement cases and follow-on actions.


Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Tim Johnston is a sought-after barrister with a strong track record in high-profile commercial judicial review, including challenges involving competition, contract and financial services law. He attracts instruction from individuals, companies and central government.


Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Tim Johnston is a sought-out junior in all areas of public and public international law. His civil liberties practice sees him acting for claimants both domestically and internationally in cases that include discrimination and asylum, among others.

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