Michael has a busy PI practice on the intermediate and multi-track, and acts for both Claimants and Defendants. He is regularly instructed in claims arising out of road traffic accidents, Highways Act claims, and occupiers, public and employers’ liability claims. His PI work involves both representation at trial, along with drafting work, including schedules of loss and counter-schedules. 

He further advises in conference, drafts pleadings and acts with regularity in proceedings involving allegations of low velocity impact and / or fundamental dishonesty.  

Michael also has vast experience of advising on and trial advocacy in claims for credit hire, both for claimants and defendants. 

Michael is developing his clinical negligence practice, and is happy to accept instructions to draft pleadings, schedules and counter schedules, and to advise on liability, quantum, offers and procedural matters. 

He has wide experience of dealing with experts and clients in conference, and with expert evidence in a range of settings. Michael is happy to accept instructions on behalf of both claimants and defendants. 

Michael accepts instructions in claims, particularly for personal injury, which have a cross jurisdictional aspect. He also advises on claims against foreign insurers. In a contract context, Michael acted for the successful claimant in a substantial breach of contract claim arising out of a wedding in the Caribbean.  

Michael accepts instructions to represent Claimants or Respondents in the Employment Tribunal. He has a particular interest in disability and discrimination related issues. 

He has acted for clients in successfully resolving disputes by alternative means including judicial mediation. Where matters proceed to final hearing, he has extensive advocacy experience in the tribunal and other jurisdictions, and he has a highly personable manner which is popular with clients. 

Michael has a particular interest in discrimination issues. He acted for the successful Respondent in an interesting claim for race and age discrimination which was widely reported.

 Michael is regularly instructed by insurers to defend claims involving questions of or challenge to motor insurance cover, and for property damage, with examples including a claim for damage arising from the collapse of a scaffolding structure, and a claim for damage caused to underground utility cables. 

He has also advised clients on policy coverage and indemnity withdrawal, construction of policy terms, claims co-operation and unfair contract terms. 

Michael’s education law practice includes advising and representing individuals and schools. He appears in SEN appeals and discrimination matters in the First-tier Tribunal, including in respect of EHC Plan challenges, and disability discrimination claims.  

He has a thorough grasp of the law and issues in this area, and has a particular interest in claims involving neurodivergence. 

Michael’s insurance practice includes advising and appearing at court in claims involving damage to property including a claim for damage arising from the collapse of a large scaffolding structure, and a claim involving damage caused to underground utility cables.  

• Bar Professional Training Course (2017)
• LLB (Hons), First Class, University of Central Lancashire (2015)

• Personal Injury Bar Association
• London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association
• Employment Law Bar Association
• Advocate (Bar Pro Bono Unit) Volunteer Panel
• Gray’s Inn

Michael accepts all messages of sympathy that might be extended to a West Ham season ticket holder. He otherwise travels extensively to watch his teenage sons’ sporting achievements, one kicking a football, and the other lifting and squatting heavy weights.