Alastair has been a fixture of the Johnson Partnership for over 20 years and a partner since 2009 ; he was responsible for setting up the Prison law department in 2005 and has been involved in representing prisoners for a number of years in various challenges to the parole board ,ministry of Justice and prison service. On a number of occasions he has successfully brought judicial review proceedings in the High Court against these agencies , quashing decisions considered illegal on behalf of clients. His other interests include theatre , current affairs and English literature