Position

A member of Fenners Chambers since 2002 Michael is a Grade 3 CPS Prosecutor. He is an experienced criminal lawyer who both prosecutes and defends in the Magistrates and Crown Courts in all areas of Criminal Law including the whole range of violent, sexual, drugs and dishonesty offences. As a former Magistrates’ Court advisor between 1999-2002, Michael also specialises in road traffic cases (particularly those involving serious injury or fatalities). He has other expertise in the following areas:Criminal Law: Michael has extensive knowledge of the different styles of advocacy required to operate effectively for clients or agencies in front of a wide range of tribunals including the Crown Court, Magistrates’ Courts and Local Authorities and Councils. Amongst his specialisms are social services disclosure work in criminal proceedings and Public Interest Immunity work.Cash Seizure and Anti-Social Behaviour Orders: Michael has expertise in both prosecuting and defending cash seizure proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act and prosecuting and defending proceedings involving Anti Social Behaviour. Public Law: Michael has successfully conducted applications, transfers and appeals in relation to the Licensing Act 2003 and hearings in relation to Traffic Commissioners hearings and taxi licensing.

Education

Grade 3 Prosecutor, Rape Accredited BA: University College London Graduate Diploma in Law: Northumbria