Sharmistha Michaels

Sharmistha is a barrister specialising in Human Rights, Extradition, Immigration, Asylum and Professional Discipline & Regulatory law.

Sharmistha is an experienced barrister who has substantial and wide-ranging experience in Professional Discipline and Regulation, Extradition, Inquests and Inquiries.

Sharmistha offers advice and representation during all stages of the disciplinary process and is experienced in handling complex cases. Sharmistha also sits part time as a Legally Qualified Chair/Legal Assessor in a number of regulatory disciplines giving her a unique insight into how best to achieve positive outcomes for her clients.

Sharmistha has significant Inquest experience representing the full range of Interested Persons including government, hospital trusts, health professionals, the emergency services and bereaved families.

Sharmistha inclusive approach ensures she gains the confidence of those she represents and secures their full participation in the proceedings they are about to face. She is quick at understanding the important facts in each case, in order to make complex legal issues easy to understand for her clients. She is a persuasive advocate who combines sound judgment with meticulous preparation.

Sharmistha also undertakes pro-bono work and has been a member of Advocate (Bar Pro-bono Unit) since 2017. She has also provided pro bono support to families for the charity INQUEST.

Direct Public Access Sharmistha is registered to undertake Direct Access work.