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Michelle is a partner, and since qualifying in 2012 she has specialised in insurance litigation, handling claims for a number of major insurers. Her work involves motor claims with a focus on credit hire as well as complex employer and public liability claims.

With a keen eye for detail she advises insurance clients on complex policy indemnity issues specialising in fire and property damage claims.

Michelle has experience in professional negligence claims particularly surveyors’ and architects’ negligence.

Following completion of the Law Society (NI) Certificate in Advanced Advocacy in 2017 Michelle regularly conducts her own advocacy including acting on behalf of nurses at Nursing Midwifery Council regulatory hearings.

Michelle is part of the editorial team that puts together BLM Northern Ireland's monthly newsletter keeping clients up-to-date on legal developments.

May 2021 - Made Partner2012 - Qualified

Member of the Focus of Insurance Lawyers’ Costs Sector Focus TeamMember of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers’ Protocols Sector Focus TeamMember of the Law Society of Northern Ireland Credit Hire Working Group 2021In 2016 Michelle undertook a part time six month secondment in one of Northern Ireland’s largest Housing Associations.

2018 - Law Society Certificate in Advanced Advocacy2012 - Admitted to Roll of Solicitors of NI2012 - Institute of Professional Legal Studies of NI2010 - Bachelor of Law, Queens University Belfast