UK Bar
Social Housing - London (Bar)
Connor Johnston is a recognised housing and homelessness specialist with a growing reputation for technically complex possession cases and judicial review. He continues to be committed to publicly funded social housing work and is known for producing an impressive amount of written work on the subject. He is co-author of 'Housing Allocation and Homelessness'. He attracts praise for his skills in representing vulnerable tenants and applicants, many of whom lack capacity.
Strengths
"Connor is my number one choice of barrister in housing work. He is a pleasure to work with. He is very intelligent and knows the law inside out."
"Connor is a leading light in housing law. He leaves no stone unturned to achieve the best outcome for those we assist."
Community Care - London (Bar)
Connor Johnston is recognised for his expertise in the intersection of housing and community care, particularly when acting on behalf of asylum seekers. He is also regularly sought out by charity organisations in strategic challenges to government policy. He returns to practice in early 2025 having been on sabbatical with the Law Commission.
Strengths
"Connor is very thorough, drafts very quickly and is good at advising on tactics."