Expertise
Michael acts on business-critical disputes, with a particular expertise in complex commercial litigation and international fraud.
Michael advises financial institutions, corporates and entrepreneurs in high-stakes litigation, including managing international parallel proceedings and regulatory investigations to provide global strategic advice.
Michael has acted in proceedings brought before the High Court and Competition Appeal Tribunal, as well as securing favourable settlements through alternative forms of dispute resolution. He has experience across a diverse range of sectors including financial services, energy and sport.
- Experience
- Advised European and UK corporates and entrepreneurs facing allegations of conspiracy, breach of contract and intellectual property misuse.
- Advised a global bank opposing a contentious restructuring plan concerning a €1bn European real estate development project.
- Defended an international bank in High Court litigation and Competition Appeal Tribunal collective proceedings arising out of alleged FX manipulation.
- Acted for liquidators alleging fraudulent breach of directors’ duties and dishonest assistance arising out of an investment scheme.
- Acted for a Nasdaq-listed sports data technology company in a standalone High Court competition claim.
- Education
- Cambridge University – Politics, Psychology and Sociology
- BPP Law School – GDL and LPC
- Professional Memberships
- London Solicitors Litigation Association
