Michael Wheater KC is a respected and sought-after specialist in Construction and Insurance litigation with a particular focus on domestic and international construction and engineering disputes, professional negligence claims and property damage.
A robust advocate and pragmatic advisor, Michael has a busy practice dealing with high-value, technical and complex cases and is described by clients as “an excellent ally to have in the most difficult cases” (Chambers UK).
Prior to taking Silk, Michael was ranked as a Band 1 Junior in three practice areas by Chambers UK Bar, with recommendations including:
“Very user-friendly, down-to-earth and provides excellent written advice. He’s also an excellent advocate and is one of the best counsel strategically that I’ve come across.”
He has also been recommended as a leader in his fields in the Legal 500, Chambers Global and Who’s Who Legal for many years. He was nominated for Construction & Energy Junior of the Year at the Legal 500 Awards 2022.
Michael is also well placed to advise as to effective and efficient methods of handling e-disclosure and information management. He is the author of the leading textbook on e-disclosure together with Charles Raffin (published by OUP in 2017) and he regularly lectures on the topic.
Michael is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, is a TECBAR accredited adjudicator and an ADR Group��Accredited Mediator.
LLB, LLM, MSc, MCIArb, TECBAR accredited Adjudicator; DIFC registered advocate.
Call: 2003 | Silk: 2024