Michael Johnston joined Garden Court North Chambers as a Practice Manager in July 2022 from St John’s Buildings in Manchester.
Michael’s first chambers was Young Street Chambers where he started as an office junior in 1999 and later became a clerk dealing with civil and criminal matters. Michael later joined Lincoln House Chambers, followed by 18 St John Street Chambers and then St John’s Buildings.
Michael’s day to day role includes diary management and fee negotiations. He works with colleagues in the practice management team to ensure that the expectations of our clients and members are met to the very highest standards.
Michael’s interests outside of work are football, music and spending time with family and friends.
Email: mjohnston@gcnchambers.co.uk
The management team at Garden Court North Chambers is exceptional. Christian Wolfenden and Michael Johnston in particular are absolute stars. Always helpful, quick to reply, and hard working.The Legal 500, 2025
The clerks at Garden Court North Chambers are exceptionally helpful in finding appropriate counsel to assist solicitors and families alike. The clerks equally go above and beyond to assist with any enquiries, ensuring a swift turnaround.The Legal 500, 2025
The clerks are excellent. They are approachable, friendly, and extremely responsive. They always go above and beyond, ensuring that requests are actioned as soon as possible. They really do make progress as simple as possible, which is greatly appreciated.The Legal 500, 2025
‘The clerks are good, responsive, and they do their best to accommodate at short notice.’The Legal 500, 2024
‘The clerks are always helpful and will try to solve any issues.’The Legal 500, 2024
'The clerks are the unsung heroes of Garden Court North Chambers. They are quick, efficient, and approachable, and they go above and beyond to make the process as easy as possible.'The Legal 500, 2024
