09 June 2022
Chambers welcomes public law specialist
Cornerstone Barristers has recently welcomed Lindsay Johnson. Lindsay specialises in public law and his experience spans multiple areas including local government, community care and Court of Protection, housing and property, freedom of information and data protection, as well as equality law and discrimination.
Since joining the Bar in 1997, Lindsay has developed an impressive practice with a diverse client base, including local authorities, public bodies as well as individuals. From his landmark homelessness cases in the Supreme Court, to his work on environmental protest cases, including in relation to challenges to the badger cull, and his work on data protection, Lindsay’s practice dovetails with several of Chambers’ practice areas.
Lindsay co-wrote the most recent version of Local Government Constitutional and Administrative Law and was a contributor for several years to Cross on Local Government and the loose-leaf Local Government Finance. He regularly undertakes work for Advocate and is a qualified mediator.
On joining Cornerstone Barristers, Lindsay said: 'I am thrilled to be joining Cornerstone Barristers. I am looking forward to working alongside such a talented team and continuing my practice in public law.'
Joint Heads of Chambers Philip Coppel QC and Tom Cosgrove QC commented: We are pleased to welcome Lindsay Johnson to Cornerstone Barristers. Lindsay’s extensive experience will help bolster Chambers’ offering.'
Heads of the Public Law team, Estelle Dehon QC and Andy Lane added: 'Lindsay is a welcome addition to the Public Law team at Cornerstone Barristers. He brings a wealth of experience and ability, an exciting practice, and we look forward to working alongside him.'
