Michael Pooles KC’s principal area of practice is that of professional indemnity claims and related coverage issues. He frequently acts for or against lawyers, accountants and surveyors but also acts for or against all manner of professionals including areas such as veterinary science, land management and fish farming. He is frequently instructed in costs matters. His practice also includes general insurance matters of all types and substantial personal injury claims. Michael is consistently ranked as a leading silk in the areas of professional negligence and costs by the leading directories and was Chambers & Partners’ 2008 and 2016  Silk of the Year for Professional Negligence.  Michael was formerly one of editors of the solicitors’ chapter of Professional Negligence and Liability.

Called 1978, Inner Temple; KC 1999; recorder 2000-12; bencher of the Inner Temple. Publications of note: contributing editor ‘Professional Negligence and Liability’ 2000-13.

Bar Standards Board 2006-09; PNBA; COMBAR.

The Perse, Cambridge; Queen Mary College, London (LLB); Scarman scholar; Jardine scholar Treasurer’s prize winner (Inner Temple).