Emily Johnstone

Emily joined Barcan and Kirby in February 2023 as an Associate in our Medical Negligence department and was promoted to Senior Associate in April 2025. She has specialised in representing individuals in medical negligence claims for over six years.

Emily has a mixed caseload, with experience of brain injury, delayed cancer diagnosis, sepsis, gynaecological injuries, and orthopaedic/general surgery. She has also represented families whose loved ones have died due to medical negligence, including acting for families in stillbirth cases. 

Career highlights include: 

  • Assisting with multi-million-pound birth brain injury cases and helping secure compensation which will ensure the client is looked after for the rest of their life.
  • Supporting a family through a high-profile inquest and claim following the tragic death of their mother, who was a nurse. 
  • Negotiating substantial settlements to help women rebuild their lives after suffering avoidable urological or anorectal injuries during childbirth. 

Qualifications

  • Legal Practice Course (LPC) from the University of Law
  • Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Law
  • Master of Arts (Law) from the University of Cambridge

Expertise

  • Absolutely brilliant. Ever since the case has been settled, I have noticed a massive change in my mental wellbeing. Emily made me feel I could speak/email at any time, and always felt supported.
    AnonMedical Negligence Client
  • "Thank you for explaining [everything] so clearly."
    AnonMedical Negligence Client
  • "Thank you so much for representing my claim so meticulously and your kindness”
    AnonMedical Negligence Client