Ian Johnston

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Ian Johnston is described in The Legal 500 as “a clever English litigator, who is strategic, technically strong and very responsive to client needs and demands”. Ian is a dual qualified lawyer specialised in Insurance & Reinsurance and Arbitration based in Clyde & Co’s Bangkok office.

Ian is a Partner based in Clyde & Co’s Bangkok office. He provides insurance advice to local and international insurers and reinsurers, assists major hospitality companies and construction companies. Ian is also an international arbitration specialist with extensive experience in all forms of dispute resolution.

Ian is ranked Band 1 by Chambers APAC 2023 for Insurance (Thailand). He is also ranked as a “Next Generation Partner” by Legal 500 APAC 2023 for Insurance (Thailand) and Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration (Thailand). He is named on Legal 500’s Arbitration Powerlist – South-East Asia and Asia Legal Business ranks him in Thailand’s Top 100Lawyers. His clients commented that “Ian Johnston has always been and continues to be approachable, knowledgeable, realistic and will offer honest advice. With his background in the Asia region, he is well connected with the knowledge of various industry sectors.”

Ian is admitted as a solicitor in both Hong Kong and England & Wales.