Michael’s practice covers a broad spectrum of public and civil law.
With a background as an experienced solicitor, Michael’s expertise covers public law and human rights, immigration, inquests and personal injury. He is regularly instructed in tribunal appeals and judicial review claims, including in urgent applications for interim relief. He is particularly strong on the intersection between immigration law and social welfare issues and has appeared in a number of significant test cases in the higher courts.
Michael also has a busy civil law damages practice, specialising in personal injury and actions against public authorities. He is an effective trial advocate and represents clients in fast track and multi-track proceedings, as well as in damages claims transferred from the Administrative Court.
Michael is the Chair of the Asylum Support Appeals Project and is a former judicial assistant to Lord Kerr at the Supreme Court.
What the directories say(Leading Juniors) Ranked: Tier 4
- ‘Michael is very thorough. He brings new insight and thoughtful points to cases, and is very considered in his approach. He has a great manner with clients, who easily put their trust in him.’ - Legal 500 2024.
Legal Practice Course (Nottingham Law School) – Distinction
Graduate Diploma in Law (BPP Law School) – Commendation
MA(Hons) in History (Warburg Institute) - Merit
BA(Hons) in Modern History (Oxford University) – First Class
London Bar
Michael Spencer - Doughty Street Chambers 'Michael is very thorough. He brings new insight and thoughtful points to cases, and is very considered in his approach. He has a great manner with clients, who easily put their trust in him.'