Neil Johnstone is a practising barrister and the founder of FundingMyClaim.com. Neil is a barrister with an interest in all forms of civil and family law, and has appeared at all Court levels, up to and including the Court of Appeal. Prior to entering civil legal practise Neil was the first operational Royal Marines Officer to qualify as a barrister for the Naval Legal Service. During his Naval legal career Neil prosecuted cases at Court Martial, where he developed excellent advocacy skills, and advised on International Maritime law having studied the subject the University of Oxford.

Neil founded FundingMyClaim.com in response to a common problem he noticed: Clients were unable to pursue deserving cases due to a lack of up-front funds. Despite the potential for significant settlements in the future, clients often had to under-settle, or abandon their cases altogether, due to an inability to pay their legal fees. Neil knew that better access to No-Win-No-Fee representation and legal funding could help bridge the gap, and so founded FundingMyClaim.com; a unique comparison site connecting clients, law firms, and specialist funders. When not representing clients in Court or building FundingMyClaim.com, Neil enjoys walking and cycling near his home in Oxfordshire, as well as spending time with his wife, three children, and their feisty chihuahua George.

Year of call

Neil was called to the Bar in 2015.

Memberships

Neil is a member of:
The Honourable Society of Middle TempleThe Family Law Bar AssociationThe Personal Injuries Bar Association

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Neil Johnstone

Divorce Law

Maintenance Pending Suit Applications in Divorce [A Guide For 2023]

In this detailed guide you'll learn all about maintenance pending suit, which help if you're struggling financially during a divorce.
Divorce Law

Legal Services Order: Will My Spouse Pay My Divorce Legal Fees?

In this guide you'll learn about Legal Services Orders, and when it might be possible to get your ex-spouse to pay your legal fees.
Divorce Law

Sears Tooth Agreement: Am I Eligible?

In this guide you'll learn what a Sears Tooth Agreement is, and how you might get one to help pay for your divorce.
Divorce Law

Divorce Loans & Funding: A Simple (But Complete) Guide

In this complete guide you'll learn all about the benefits of divorce loans- one of the easiest and most convenient ways to pay for a divorce lawyer.
Divorce Law

Divorce Mediation in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide for 2023

In this comprehensive guide you'll learn why divorce mediation can be one of the best alternatives to going to court. We'll cover the pros and cons of divorce mediation, how much it costs, and much more...
Divorce Law

Understanding the MIAM-The first step in your divorce

This post will teach you all about the MIAM process, which is one of the first steps to getting your divorce.
Divorce Law

No Fault Divorce in the UK: The Full Process Explained

In my complete guide to No-Fault Divorce I'll walk you through the entire process, including: What is no-fault divorce? How much does it cost? And more...
Divorce Law

What Is An Annulment & How Do I Get One? A Complete Guide

In this complete guide I’ll teach you how to annul your marriage, why it differs from divorce, and what it will cost.