Anthony Johnston

Employment

Over his 28 years in practice, Anthony Johnston has built up a formidable reputation as one of the most clinical and fearless advocates on the circuit. Now an ‘out and out’ employment specialist with a rounded background in criminal and personal injury law, clients turn to Anthony time and again for his vast experience in all areas of employment law, his meticulous approach and preparation, as well as his incisive brand of advocacy. As one commentator put it, Anthony is “not afraid to go for the jugular in cross-examination, when needed”.

Once described by Legal 500 as, “the ultimate professional and the ideal counsel for those complex matters that just need something extra”, Anthony is a veteran in the Employment Tribunal and in the EAT. Anthony’s remarkably active practice, of late, has tended to consist of complex and multi-day cases for some of the UK’s most high-profile employers, as well as leading national Claimant firms. With unique complementary focus areas in representing both law firm and sets of barristers in respect of employment issues, and in employment issues in the sports arena (including, for example, representing the Managing Director of a professional football club), Anthony offers a truly rounded employment coverage and perspective.

Many of Anthony’s clients have trusted him with their work for years, if not decades. Overwhelmingly, they comment that Anthony’s down-to-earth and approachable style is refreshing and makes him easy, often enjoyable, to work with. Not one for jargon or legalese, Anthony understands the importance of setting out issues and explaining options both clearly and plainly. A by-product of appearing day-in, day-out in Employment Tribunals across the UK (and, lately, via CVP), Anthony is also able to provide clients with the latest procedural updates, legislative and case-law developments and trends in terms of determinations.

Bromsgrove School; Magdalene College, Cambridge University (BA Hons, law).