Natasha Johnson

Year called: 2014 

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Education & Qualifications

2013 – 2014  Manchester Metropolitan University BPTC

2010 – 2013  University of Liverpool Law LLB with Hons

2003 – 2010  St Hilda’s C of E High School

Bar Professional Training Course (grade competent)

ECDL – British Computing Society (pass)

Area of Expertise

Family

Miss Johnson was called to the bar by the Honourable Society of Middle Temple in July 2014 and successfully completed pupillage in December 2017 .

Prior to commencing pupillage, Miss Johnson worked as a Legal Assistant in a firm of solicitors specialising in Family Law.

Since joining chambers as a tenant her practice includes;

  • Representing both parents and children in both private public law and family law proceedings
  • Representing Local Authorities in public law proceedings
  • Cases including Ð contested final hearings, Interim removals, cases involving non accidental injuries, cases involving allegations of sexual abuse, neglect, cases with issues in respect of designation, finding of fact hearings and cases with issues in respect jurisdiction. I also have experience in adoption cases and cases involving an international element.
  • Experience in applications for non molestation orders an occupation orders
  • Giving advice, guidance and support to solicitors and clients
  • Carrying out legal research and drafting up legal documents including opinions, threshold documents, schedules of findings, advice and statements.
  • Negotiating settlements
  • Examining and cross examining witnesses
  • Keeping up to date with national and international current affairs, law and policy.

Directories

‘Natasha is exceptional. She is a complete all rounder, her academic knowledge is beyond most, and her ability to deliver that knowledge and think on her feet as an advocate is exemplary.’
Ranked: Tier 3
(Legal 500 2025) (Leading Juniors: Family Children and Domestic Abuse)
 
‘Natasha is completely unflappable. No matter what the case is about, how difficult the opponent, or how challenging the hearing, her calm manner never deviates. She is equally capable with the need to secure agreement pre hearing as she is with the need to put her case without fear or favour once the hearing starts. Her abilities are far beyond her year of call. She is also empathetic and is particularly adept at dealing with the vulnerable client.’
Ranked: Tier 1
(Legal 500 2023) (Rising Stars: Child Law Public and Private)
 
She has exceptional interpersonal skills and is able to deal with different people at different levels in an appropriate manner. I have seen her on her feet on numerous occasions and she is an outstanding advocate. Her attention to detail ensures that all of her cases are prepared to the highest of standards.’
Ranked: Tier 1
(Legal 500 2021) (Rising Stars: Child Law Public and Private)
 

Clerked by

Caz Dobson at Caz.Dobson@7HS.co.uk

Or alternatively email Clerks@7HS.co.uk

Practice Overview

Family Law

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Strong research and analytical skills, demonstrated in providing accurate advice to clients
• Excellent knowledge of family law
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
• Able to work with high pressured environments and remaining calm and professional in all circumstances
• Ability to work with people from all backgrounds