No5 Barristers' Chambers

Currently practising from the Cayman Islands, Michael splits his time between complex cross-border commercial disputes, civil fraud, general insurance and insolvency actions and professional negligenceclaims. Michael maintains his UK practice, continues to accept instructions through chambers and is particularly interested in work with an international dimension, including conflict of law issues and recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements. Michael has a special interest in actions touching the Cayman Islands and/or the USA, having spent considerable time studying in Los Angeles. More generally, Michael is a very experienced advocate who regularly appears at first instance and appelate level in a wide range of matters.

Called 2001; Middle Temple Inn; during his training, awarded the Winston Churchill Pupillage Prize and the Sir Joseph Cantley Award by the Middle Temple.

International Bar Association.

University of Northumbria, Newcastle.

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