London Bar
Administrative law and human rights
LEADING JUNIORS4Michael Armitage – Monckton Chambers 'A junior who provides very good, intelligible advice.'
Michael Armitage
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Position
Michael’s diverse practice covers public law (including community care), competition law (EU and UK), public procurement, freedom of information, sports law and general commercial litigation. He has appeared in over 30 reported cases at all levels up to the Supreme Court. He has substantial experience as sole counsel, but is equally happy working as part of a counsel team.
Michael acts for both claimants and defendants, with clients ranging from major international businesses and central government departments to charities and individuals in receipt of legal aid. He is Standing Counsel to the Competition and Markets Authority, and a member of both the Attorney-General’s “B-Panel” and the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s panel of approved counsel. He is direct access qualified and accepts pro bono instructions in suitable cases.
Education
BA (Hons); Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Balliol College, Oxford) first class (41th in year); Graduate Diploma in Law, City University London, with Distinction; BPTC, City University London (Outstanding, 5th in year).
Mentions
London Bar
Competition
LEADING JUNIORS3Michael Armitage – Monckton Chambers ‘He is super-bright and amongst the best analytical juniors. Michael knows abuse of dominance issues inside-out, also having excellent tactical nous and exceptional drafting.’