Christopher Johnstone KC
Barrister
Coorparoo
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate to the Honourable Mr P De Jersey
Supreme Court of Queensland
01.1991 - 07.1991
Associate to the Honourable Mr Justice Derrington
Supreme Court of Queensland
01.1994 - 01.1996
Associate to the Honourable JA Dowsett
Federal Court of Australia
01.1999 - 12.1999
Solicitor Baker McKenzie
Seconded Public Interest Advocacy Centre
01.2000 - 12.2000
Solicitor
Mallesons Stephen Jaques
01.2001 - 01.2002
Solicitor
Clifford Chance LLP (London & Kingdom of Bahrain)
01.2003 - 01.2006
Solicitor
Clayton Utz
01.2006 - 12.2006
Barrister in private practice
Level 27 Chambers
01.2007 - Current
Legal Officer (Squadron Leader)
Royal Australian Air Force (Specialist Reserves)
01.2011 - Current
- Specialist Reserves
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) -
UQ
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
UQ
Graduate Diploma in Military Law - Merit
ANU
Master of Laws - Deans List, Academic Merit
UQ
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/01/73
- Place of Birth: Townsville
Professional Qualifications
2000: Admitted as a Legal Practitioner, Supreme Court of Queensland, Supreme Court of New South Wales
2004: Admitted as a solicitor Supreme Court of England & Wales
2007: Admitted as a Barrister Supreme Court of Queensland; High Court of Australia
2008: Entered on the Role of Practitioners, High Court of Australia
2018: Nationally Accredited Mediator
2024: Appointed King’s Counsel in and for the State of Queensland
Current Occupation
Barrister, Level 27 Chambers, 27/239 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, Squadron Leader (Spec Res), RAAF
Affiliations
Member, National Sports Tribunal, 2020 to present
Timeline
Legal Officer (Squadron Leader)
Royal Australian Air Force (Specialist Reserves)
01.2011 - Current
Barrister in private practice
Level 27 Chambers
01.2007 - Current
Solicitor
Clayton Utz
01.2006 - 12.2006
Solicitor
Clifford Chance LLP (London & Kingdom of Bahrain)
01.2003 - 01.2006
Solicitor
Mallesons Stephen Jaques
01.2001 - 01.2002
Solicitor Baker McKenzie
Seconded Public Interest Advocacy Centre
01.2000 - 12.2000
Associate to the Honourable JA Dowsett
Federal Court of Australia
01.1999 - 12.1999
Associate to the Honourable Mr Justice Derrington
Supreme Court of Queensland
01.1994 - 01.1996
Associate to the Honourable Mr P De Jersey
Supreme Court of Queensland
01.1991 - 07.1991
Bachelor of Laws - undefined
UQ
Graduate Diploma in Military Law - Merit
ANU
Master of Laws - Deans List, Academic Merit
UQ
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) -
UQ
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