Reviews:

“Michael is a first-class practitioner. He has a tremendous ability to foster good relations with judges, juries, and other members of the Bar. He is extremely likeable, hardworking, courteous and…has a phenomenal intellect and great powers of cross-examination.”   Legal 500 (2024)

“Michael is a forensically astute advocate” and “is a good team player who is thorough and well prepared.”   Chambers UK (2023)

“Michael is incredibly meticulous in his preparation and one of the best advocates around. You want him on your side.”    Legal 500 (2023)

“Michael is first class. He is an obvious choice when dealing with high profile and complex fraud cases. He is exceptionally clever, and is very compelling both on his feet and in his written submissions.”       Legal 500 (2022)

“He is extremely clever and takes a pragmatic approach. He has a great reputation with the prosecution agencies and the court.“ Chambers UK (2022)

“He is a great court advocate who charms juries and judges. He is also very technically skilled.” Chambers UK (2022)

“He is extremely hard-working and is an outstanding advocate.” Chambers UK (2022)

“He has amazing flair in court and outstanding knowledge.” Chambers UK (2021)

“Incredibly thorough in his preparation and leaves no stone unturned.” Chambers UK (2021)

“Superb. Responsive, a pleasure to deal with, and liked by clients, he’s an all-round excellent advocate.” Chambers UK (2020)

“His work ethic is tireless.” Legal 500 (2020)

“His calm and measured advocacy style carries authority.” Legal 500 (2019)

“He is excellent at organising detailed evidence and has a charming persona with the jury.” Legal 500 (2019)

Notable cases include the following:

• R v A: Instructed to prosecute multi-handed high profile attempted murder case.
• R v B: Instructed to prosecute multi-handed high profile gang related attempted murder case. 
• R v A: Defended in a high profile and sensitive murder case relating to the stabbing of a young man in his home in East London. Following the obtaining of psychiatric evidence the prosecution accepted Michael’s client was not guilty of murder, but guilty of manslaughter by way of diminished responsibility. The court sentenced Michael’s client to a hospital order with restrictions.  Press Link: Evening Standard.
• R v G: Defended a domestic murder case in which Michael’s client was charged with stabbing her boyfriend 22 times. The case involved complex abuse and domestic violence allegations including sexual non-consensual acts. Press Link: BBC; The Independent; LBC.
• R v H: Prosecuted a drill artist and former south London gang member for firearms offences. The case involved inter-gang violence, including the death of a gang member in a ‘ride out’.   
• R v T: Prosecuted a manslaughter and arson case in which a high-rise local authority tower block of flats was set on fire on the 9th floor following a neighbour dispute. The victim, who was 8 months pregnant, had died whilst trying to escape. Press Link: ITV
• R v F: Defended a case of serious violence and domestic abuse.

• Op Diviner Defended a large scale international immigration smuggling conspiracy facilitating 70 asylum seekers across UK boarders.

• Op Mime: Prosecuted an international people smuggling case involving 35 asylum seekers (including families with children) smuggled from Calais, via Belgium and into Tilbury Docks concealed as freight cargo. One of the immigrants died during the ferry crossing to Dover. Press Links: ITV | BBC | Evening Standard
• R v A: Defended an Abellio Surrey Buses driver charged with Health and Safety breaches associated with a fatality at a Transport for London bus garage.
• Op Discharge: Defended in an 8 handed importation of 3m contraband cigarettes case.
• Op Sorell: Defended an international conspiracy to steal and export to the UAE high performance vehicles, by a professional organised crime gang using sophisticated cloning devices to replicate contactless keys at airport valet parking services.
• Op Lambda: Prosecuted a £3m nationwide cannabis cultivation conspiracy involving 25 properties. Press Link: BBC
• Op Karnack: Defended in a 12 handed £65m international drugs importation and distribution conspiracy.