Masters of the Bench

Full Title: The Hon Mr Justice Jeremy Johnson KC

Category: Ordinary Bencher

Bench Call Date: 04-02-2020

Call Date: 13-10-1994

Bio:

Jeremy was brought up in Sheffield and studied Maths and Philosophy at Oxford University. He then completed a Graduate Diploma in Law at Middlesex University. Called to the Bar in 1991, Jeremy practised from 5 Essex Court in general common law and public law, often acting in cases involving the police and government departments. He was also a special Advocate and a member of the Attorney General’s Panels for the conduct of civil litigation on behalf of the Government.

He was appointed as a recorder in 2010, a Queen’s Counsel in 2011, a Deputy High Court Judge in 2016 and High Court Judge (Queen’s Bench Division) in 2019.  His interests include outdoor swimming, skiing and the theatre.