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Professor David Johnston KC is an Honorary Professor at the University of Edinburgh and a Queen's Counsel (QC) practising at the Scottish Bar. Previously, he served as Regius Professor of Civil Law at the University of Cambridge from 1993 to 1999, specializing in Roman law, legal history, and comparative law. His current practice focuses on public law (including human rights) and commercial law.
He has authored four influential books: Roman Law in Context, Prescription and Limitation, The Roman Law of Trusts, and On a Singular Book of Cervidius Scaevola. His research interests span Roman legal systems, Scots law, comparative law, and historical legal analysis. Ongoing projects include a second edition of Prescription and Limitation.
Key legal cases he has contributed to include judicial reviews of Scottish legislation, European Convention human rights obligations, the Lockerbie bombing litigation, and taxation disputes involving insurance companies and employment benefits.
While no specific grants or awards are listed, his academic and professional contributions reflect a deep engagement with legal history, comparative frameworks, and contemporary legal practice.
