Position

Barrister specialising in clinical negligence, health and safety and personal injury. Michael has a broad practice focused on the following areas: clinical negligence and personal injury claims, disciplinary and regulatory issues arising in relation to human fertilisation and embryology and human tissue act claims, all aspects of discipline in the field of healthcare (GMC, GDC, PCT, FTT and UT hearings), all aspects of medical treatment and welfare decisions both under the Court’s inherent jurisdiction and in the Court of Protection, all aspects of health and safety law including in particular preparing for and defending investigations and prosecutions against construction companies, railway undertakings, automotive and engineering companies, aviation undertakings, schools and universities. Michael also advises in relation to sports discipline generally and aviation law. He holds a pilot’s license (rotary) and a British Racing Driver’s License. He is a member of the Hurlingham Polo Association and has advised and represented sportsmen before a variety of disciplinary bodies. Michael’s expertise is acknowledged in all these areas by the legal directories where he is recommended as an expert in three individual categories: (a) clinical negligence; (b) Court of Protection; and (c) discipline/regulatory.

Education

Eton College; Buckingham University (1986 LLB (Hons)); Bar School (1988).

Mentions

London Bar

Clinical negligence

HALL OF FAME1

Michael Mylonas KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Michael is a truly brilliant barrister. His knowledge is superior, and he is not afraid of a fight.'

London Bar

Court of Protection and community care

HALL OF FAME1

Michael Mylonas KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Michael's expertise is phenomenal, and his personable, relatively informal approach creates assurance to clients for certain types of cases. His advocacy is equally brilliant, calm, and reassuring but devastating when necessary.’