David Johnston

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A resident in Singapore for over fifteen years, David specialises in aviation liability and insurance matters for insurers and airlines across the Asia Pacific region. His practice also includes advising airlines on regulatory issues, commercial disputes, aircraft leasing and related transactions.

David is named and acknowledged as a leading specialist in the field of aviation in numerous independent legal industry guides, including Legal 500, Who's Who Legal, and Guide to the World's Leading Aviation Lawyers.

David is admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales and a barrister and solicitor in New South Wales, Tasmania and the High Court of Australia. He is also a registered foreign lawyer in Singapore.

Experience

David is acting or has acted for aviation insurers in the following significant cases:

• MH370 (2014)
• MH17 (2014)
• MASWings accident in Sabah, East Malaysia (2013)
• Lao Airlines accident in Pakse, Laos (2013)
• Lion Air accident in Bali, Indonesia (2013)
• Air Bagan accident in Myanmar (2012)
• Bhoja Air accident in Pakistan (2012)
• Buddha Air accident in Nepal (2011)
• Tara Air accident in Nepal (2010)
• Various other domestic accidents in Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea and the Philippines