Johnson Legal Director Elaine Johnson recognised in Best Lawyers Australia 2027
Johnson Legal Director Elaine Johnson
Elaine Johnson - Best Lawyers Australia 2027
Johnson Legal is pleased to announce that our Director, Elaine Johnson, has been recognised by her peers as one of the top environment and climate lawyers in the country.
Elaine has been recognised in Best Lawyers Australia 2027 for two categories this year:
Climate Change Law
Environment and Planning Law
Elaine is the founder and Director of Johnson Legal, and her work includes climate and environmental litigation in courts and tribunals around the country.
Elaine’s team ran the first ever climate case to be heard by Australia’s apex court, the High Court of Australia in May 2026. Johnson Legal’s work includes representation of First Nations clients, communities and individuals seeking access to justice for a safe and healthy environment.
Best Lawyers is a pure peer review process that emphasises lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. Elaine has been recognised as a leading environmental lawyer in Best Lawyers Australia since 2021.
Climate Change Law
Environment and Planning Law