1MCB

Crime; Fraud, regulatory and business crime; Civil actions/inquests

Michael is a dual qualified solicitor and barrister. He was admitted to the roll of solicitors in 2013 and was called to the Bar in 2014 by the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn.

Michael has a multi-disciplinary practice and he specialises in the following areas:

civil actions/inquests; serious crime and road traffic; fraud, regulatory and business crime - having trained and qualified with a top-tier firm listed in the Legal 500 and ranked in UK Chambers and Partners.

Michael advises and represents in a full range of matters involving the Police, HM Prison Service and the National Probation Service including tort claims and public law challenges by way of judicial review. Michael accepts instruction to advise and represent in the following areas:

Wrongful arrest False imprisonment Assault/battery Malicious prosecution Misfeasance in public office Data protection

Michael also represents at inquests drawing upon his experience as a strong jury advocate before the criminal courts. Funding in this area of law is limited and in certain circumstances Michael will accept instruction to represent on a pro bono basis, particularly on behalf of family members in cases involving individuals that have died in a custodial environment or otherwise at the hands of the state.

Called to the Bar 2014

Criminal Bar Association INQUEST Police Action Lawyers Group (PALG)

LL.B Law (Hons)