Douglas Johnson

Doug maintains a broad commercial litigation and arbitration practice, with particular expertise in the areas of construction and engineering, insurance, and professional liability disputes. He is often briefed on highly technical cases involving complex factual and expert evidence, and has acted on large-scale claims with over $700 million in issue.

Clients value Doug’s accessibility and collaborative approach – both as sole counsel and when led as part of a team of barristers.

In 2024, Doug received the Tom Yuncken Australian Young Construction Lawyer Award, where his referees emphasised his work ethic, technical knowledge, and creative thinking. He is also recognised in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the area of litigation.

Before joining the bar, Doug worked as a solicitor in the dispute resolution teams at Jones Day and King & Wood Mallesons and in insurance litigation at Moray & Agnew.

A full CV is available on request.