Murder defence for Nick Johnson QC

January 24, 2017

Nick Johnson QC from Exchange Chambers has been instructed by Howard & Byrne Solicitors to act for the defence of the 15 year old girl charged with the murder of 7 year old Katie Rough.

Nick continues to act for individuals charged with serious and organised criminal offences, from murder and firearms cases to serious sexual offences and drugs conspiracies. Since taking silk in 2016, Nick quickly received instructions to lead significant murder trials.

He is skilled at appellate work, having appeared twice in the House of Lords and argued successful appeals against conviction in the Court of Appeal.