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

A Complete Guide To The Grounds For Divorce In The UK

This complete guide explains all the legal grounds of divorce in the UK. Including, what constitutes unreasonable behaviour? How do I prove adultery? And more…
Divorce Law

How To Get A Great Divorce Settlement in 2023: The Definitive Guide

In this complete guide you'll discover how to get the best possible settlement in your divorce; including learning how to get your fair share of marital assets like your pensions and the family home, and understand how the divorce settlement process works.
Divorce Law

Prenuptial Agreements in the UK: A Definitive Guide For 2023

In this definitive guide you’ll learn everything about prenups in the UK; including whether they’re legally binding, and if they can be challenged.
Divorce Law

A Complete Guide To Spousal Maintenance In 2023

In this complete guide you’ll learn everything about spousal maintenance in 2022. Including; Who has to pay it? How is it calculated? And how long does it last?
Divorce Law

Everything You Need To Know About Consent Orders

Learn everything you need to know about Consent Orders, such as: What’s the difference between a Consent Order and a Clean Break Order? How much do they cost? And how do I get one?
Divorce Law

What Are The Decree Nisi And The Decree Absolute, And Why Do They Matter?

In this guide I’ll teach you everything you need to know about the Decree Nisi and the Decree Absolute, and where they fit in the divorce process.
Divorce Law

Everything You Need To Know About The Cost Of Divorce: An In-Depth Guide

How much does a divorce cost? In this detailed guide I’ll show you how much it really costs to get divorced in the UK today-From quick online divorces, to lawyer’s fees for a court trial.
Divorce Law

The Complete Divorce Process

Learn how the entire divorce process works, from A to Z, in this comprehensive guide.