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Michael Lavery

Michael Lavery

Exchange Chambers, North West

Work Department

Criminal; Regulatory

Position

Michael is an experienced criminal and regulatory practitioner, with over 20 years’ experience in major heavyweight criminal cases. He is an expert in cases where fraudulent activity is alleged, and he has been instructed on MTIC, eBay, reverse transaction and Ponzi fraud.

In recent years Michael’s practice has gravitated to regulatory private client and defendant insured basis work. His practice encompasses Food Safety, Health and Safety (Defence and Prosecutions), Police and Prison Officer disciplinary hearings and the defence of Healthcare professionals.

Michael also has a busy Inquests practice, particularly in regards to representing the interested persons in inquests arising out of deaths in the workplace and deaths in custody.

Career

Called 1990

Memberships

Criminal Bar Association

Mentions

Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Business and regulatory crime (including health and safety)

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Michael Lavery – Exchange Chambers 'Michael is exceptional and highly sought after; one of the best around. Juries love him and clients are delighted to have him on their side, as he is a fantastic jury advocate, quick on his feet, and quick witted.'
Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Crime (general and fraud)

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Michael Lavery – Exchange Chambers ‘Michael is very well-received by the full range of clients, from murderers to company directors. He has an easy manner with all of them and in court is an extremely persuasive and empathetic jury advocate.’