Michelle Johnston

Michelle is a Legal Director in our Bristol office who is a professional liability specialist. She qualified in England and Wales in 1997.

Acting predominantly for professional services firms, Michelle specialises in the defence of professionals, particularly solicitors, barristers, financial services professionals and insurance industry professionals.

With over 20 years’ experience, she has extensive expertise handling complex claims and those involving multiple parties. She also advises insurers in relation to coverage issues arising under professional liability and financial lines (including D&O) policies.

Michelle also has extensive experience of practising overseas, including a leadership role in Sydney, Australia for several years at a national law firm. As a result she has a keen interest in claims with an international flavour. She also completed a successful extended secondment in the financial lines claims team at a major insurer in London.

Michelle is a qualified Mediator, accredited by the Civil Mediation Council. Michelle is also a member of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL), and an active member of the Women in Business committee.