Carey Johnston

Originating from a common law background, Carey Johnston QC practice principally covers serious and complex fraud, often multi-handed fraud cases in a variety of contexts including Taxation (Income & Corporation Tax, VAT, Excise Duty, and Film Tax Credits), mortgages, re-insurance, insolvency, probate, identity theft and money-laundering. The complexity of these cases usually involves work which is undertaken over a number of years. Her practice has included cases of murder, attempted murder, serious offences of violence, drugs and sexual offences.

Carey is an extremely reliable, focused advocate, with case management skills, working efficiently and effectively with others, quickly distilling the evidence, identifying the relevant legal and factual issues, and providing prompt and clear advice. She is exceptionally organised and has impeccable judgement that is demonstrated through her high-quality preparation and presentation skills. For these reasons, she is often called upon at short notice to resolve issues including being instructed to advise and lead in prosecution appeals to the Court of Appeal.

The nature of her practice means that she is well versed in PII, Disclosure and LPP issues

St. George’s, Ascot University of Warwick 1975 LLB 2.1; 1976 LLM