Areas of Practice

Criminal Trials
Extradition
Children's Referral

Qualifications

LLB. (Hons) D.L.P

Devil Masters

David Jack
Douglas Ross
Matt Jackson

Notable Cases

HMA v McLellan - Fraud Trial culminating in acquittal.
HMA v Gibson - High Court acquittal - Perverting the Course of Justice.
HMA v. Blakey - Rape charge acquittal.
HMA v Bozek - High Court Assault charge acquittal.

Prior Experience

Before calling at the Bar Michael practiced as a criminal defence solicitor for 9 years. He has been conducting jury trials in his own right since 1999 and has successfully defended clients charged with crimes including rape, lewd and libidinous practices, fraud, misuse of drugs, assault and other statutory offences. Michael has conducted crime related children's referrals both as a solicitor and as Counsel. Michael is regarded as empathetic to agents' needs. He is also seen as adept at building rapport with clients from all walks of life.