Michael Edwards

Michael is an international lawyer with over 12 years’ experience at the English Bar and in international organisations.

​His work focuses principally on child abduction, child trafficking, public inquiries and inquests. Michael provides specialist advice and representation to government departments. He was a member of the Attorney General’s C Panel (2016-21) and is now a member of the AG’s B Panel. He is also a Special Advocate, which means he handles national security cases of the highest sensitivity.

Michael is a judge and arbitrator. He is a Deputy District Judge on the South Eastern Circuit; he is a member of the Institute of Arbitrators; and he sits on judicial panels for The FA, British Swimming and Swim England.

Michael also practices from 4pb in London.

University of Bristol, History (BA Hons) (First Class) City University, GDL (Distinction) BPP Law School, BVC (Very Competent) Exhibition Award and Poland Prize (Inner Temple)