Profile
Work Department
Position
Miss Johnson was called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of Middle Temple in July 2014 and successfully completed pupillage in December 2017.
Prior to commencing pupillage, Miss Johnson worked as a Legal Assistant in a firm of solicitors specialising in Family Law.
Since joining chambers as a tenant her practice includes;
Representing both parents and children in both private public law and family law proceedings.
Representing Local Authorities in public law proceedings.
Cases including - contested final hearings, interim removals, cases involving non accidental injuries, cases involving allegations of sexual abuse, neglect, cases with issues in respect of designation, finding of fact hearings and cases with issues in respect of jurisdiction. Miss Johnson also has experience in adoption cases and cases involving an international element.
Experience in applications for non molestation orders and occupation orders.
Giving advice, guidance and support to solicitors and clients.
Carrying out legal research and drafting up legal documents including opinions, threshold documents, schedules of findings, advice and statements.
Negotiating settlements.
Examining and cross examining witnesses.
Keeping up to date with national and international current affairs, law and policy.
Career
Call: 2014
Education
Bar Professional Training Course (grade competent)
Law LLB with Hons
ECDL - British Computing Society (pass)
Content supplied by 7 Harrington Street
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The clerks are really approachable and accommodating. Their strength is in excellent communication and finding solutions in an urgent situation.'
- 'The service from the clerks' room is highly efficient, with staff who are responsive and always willing to assist. Their proactive approach to managing court timetables and urgent requests is particularly impressive and contributes to the smooth running of cases.'
- '7HS is a chambers with vast experience and a collection of counsel with varied strengths and specialisms. If, on rare occasions, counsel of choice may not be available, they are always able to offer experienced counsel who will always be well-prepared and accommodating to the needs of the case, even at very short notice.'
- 'The chambers overall are highly esteemed in family law, particularly with regard to care proceedings. The set offers a deep pool of talented barristers who cover a wide range of specialisations, ensuring strength-in-depth across all levels of experience. There’s a real commitment to ensuring that clients are paired with the most suitable barrister for their case, regardless of complexity.'
- 'They are a strong team and on an individual basis will also strive to ensure that suitable counsel are made available wherever possible.'
- '7HS is a good solid set with a broad range of experience.'
- 'Great strength in depth.'
- 'Excellent service always available.'