Chambers UK
Chancery: Commercial
“He has an exceptional intellect and is very dedicated. He is a highly effective advocate." "He is an outstanding commercial silk who really knows his stuff and is technically very good. He's also user-friendly and good at working as part of a team. He's sensible, extremely bright and can see the bigger picture.” (2021)
Chambers UK
Chancery: Commercial
“He has an astonishing intellect and an immensely authoritative manner in court. He explains things so clearly and directly and gets a phenomenal result.” (2020)
Chambers UK
Chancery: Commercial
“Far-sighted and demonstrates really sound judgement." "His grasp of detail is incredibly good. He can just digest incredibly complicated cases and master them astonishingly quickly.” (2019)
Chambers UK
Chancery: Commercial
“Lovely to deal with, he's clever and personable. He's got a good touch with clients and with judges." "A very careful lawyer, who's not shouty and is as straight as an arrow. He doesn't take bad points.” (2018)
Chambers UK
Company
“A forceful and persuasive advocate.” (2023)
Chambers UK
Company
“Michael's pre-Bar experience means he has an unrivalled knowledge of the City and its ways, which is extremely useful on corporate matters involving listed companies. He gets straight to the point.” (2022)
Chambers UK
Company
“A persuasive and supportive barrister who is technically exceptional.” (2021)
Chambers UK
Company
“Michael is very good. He's user-friendly, strong in the company law field, and gives good, sensible advice." "Persuasive, supportive and technically excellent.” (2020)
Chambers UK
Company
“An excellent advocate and a commercial and user-friendly lawyer.” (2019)
Chambers UK
Company
“He has a very good technical knowledge of the area, and brings general commercial awareness and business acumen to bear.” (2018)
Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency
“Michael is wonderful to work with.” (2023)
Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency
“He is excellent and definitely an expert in his field - clients love him, and he's really user-friendly, very thorough and detailed in his work.” (2022)
Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency
“He is really good at cutting through the technicalities to find a clear path to a successful resolution." "Michael is a excellent advocate. He is very pragmatic, sensible and approachable.” (2021)
Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency
“He is an absolutely excellent technical lawyer and a very safe pair of hands." "Michael is both technically and commercially savvy and has a good manner with clients.” (2020)
Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency
“He gives very good commercial advice." "He is excellent and demonstrates really sound judgement. He is very far-sighted.” (2019)
Chambers UK
Restructuring/Insolvency
“He is an excellent advocate and is a commercial and user-friendly lawyer." "He is a very persuasive and eloquent advocate." "In terms of his intellectual ability, he is outstanding.” (2018)
Chambers UK
Tax
“A barrister with a huge amount of experience, whose advice is well considered. He's always sensitive to the client's needs.” (2023)
Chambers UK
Tax
“A lucid advocate" who "has a very good client manner.” (2022)
Chambers UK
Tax
“A very subtle advocate who is very clever.” (2021)
Chambers UK
Tax
“An extremely competent and very good practitioner" who is "very impressive and highly tenacious.” (2020)
Chambers UK
Tax
“He is excellent and has high integrity.” (2019)
Chambers Global
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery
“Far-sighted and demonstrates really sound judgement." "His grasp of detail is incredibly good. He can just digest incredibly complicated cases and master them astonishingly quickly.” (2019)
Chambers Global
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery
“Lovely to deal with, he's clever and personable. He's got a good touch with clients and with judges.” (2018)
Legal 500 UK
Charities
“Michael has great knowledge of the subject-matter and a sensible approach to guide charity clients through difficult issues.” (2023)
Legal 500 UK
Company
“Cuts to the chase immediately. Very considered and clear thinking.” (2023)
Legal 500 UK
Company
“He gets straight to the issue but has a deep understanding of the underlying commercial imperatives.” (2022)
Legal 500 UK
Company
“Has the ability to get to the heart of a case and focus upon key issues.” (2021)
Legal 500 UK
Company
“He applies his knowledge in a pragmatic, user-friendly manner.” (2020)
Legal 500 UK
Company
“A ferocious intellect; when he speaks, the court listens.” (2019)
Legal 500 UK
Tax: Corporate
“He wears his outstanding intellect lightly, is a joy to work with and provides clear commercial advice at all times.” (2023)
Legal 500 UK
Tax: Corporate
“Able to get to the heart of a case and focus upon key issues.” (2021)
Legal 500 UK
Tax: Corporate
“He is able to apply his detailed knowledge in a pragmatic and user-friendly manner to get to the core of the legal issues.” (2020)
Legal 500 UK
Tax: Corporate
“A powerfully persuasive advocate.” (2019)
Legal 500 UK
Insolvency
“Technically excellent, commercial and innovative.” (2023)
Legal 500 UK
Insolvency
“Intellectually sharp, calm, hardworking, commercial, a delight to work with, invariably adds a new worthwhile dimension to any topic instructed on.” (2022)
Legal 500 UK
Insolvency
“Shows a good knowledge of case law and ability to research a somewhat novel area of law and provide constructive and authoritative advice.” (2021)