Michael is an experienced and versatile commercial barrister who specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration, with particular experience of complex and high-value disputes in relation to cross-border disputes, banking and finance, cryptocurrency, trusts, and civil fraud.
Michael is experienced in acting for countries (and national entities or agencies), multi-national corporations including shipping and airlines, private companies, and HNWIs.
Michael has a wide-ranging practice which principally involves difficult points of law or complex factual scenarios across jurisdictions. Michael has over fifteen years of commercial litigation and international arbitration practice. He has extensive experience with commercial court and cross-border litigation, and all forms of ADR. He is particularly skilled in handling cases involving technical facts and complex financial transactions.
Michael is highly regarded for his meticulous attention to detail, exceptional advocacy skills, and ability to work collaboratively with clients and their wider teams. Michael frequently acts unled, is very experienced working as a junior to QCs and senior juniors, and is extremely user-friendly even in the most difficult cases.
Michael is originally from Sydney, Australia, and began legal practice in 2010 as a solicitor at the firm now known as Norton Rose Fulbright. Prior to coming to the bar, Michael was a Senior Associate at Travers Smith acting on complex, cross-border litigation.
Michael is also approved by the DIFC.
