Gardner Leader LLP

Health and safety, Commercial litigation, Property litigation, Charities and not-for-profit

Michelle is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution Team and a member of the Board.

She has a wealth of experience across commercial disputes, property litigation and health and safety issues and acts for a range of clients from businesses, residential/commercial landlords to individuals.

Commercial Disputes Experience

Michelle advises in a variety of matters from contractual disputes, professional negligence, partnership/shareholder disputes, insolvency, injunctions and arbitration.

Property Disputes Experience

Michelle advises both landlords and tenants in respect of rent arrears, disrepair, dilapidations, forfeiture, restrictive covenants and obtaining possession.  In addition Michelle advises property developers and has acted in respect of disputes arising out of overage agreements.

Health and Safety Experience

Michelle has significant strength in health and safety in relation to compliance, risk management and litigation advice. She has handled major instructions primarily drawn from the manufacturing and construction sectors relating to the defence of prosecutions and regulatory investigations. Her breadth of regulatory experience spans to matters such as health and safety, environmental and trading standards. Michelle provides proactive advice on policies and systems and reactive advice involving damage limitation and reputation management.

Michelle is a member of the Health and Safety Lawyers Association, the Property Litigation Association and is an Accredited CEDR Mediator.