
Called to the Bar: 1989
Recorder
Michael defends and prosecutes criminal cases and is a member of the criminal group in Chambers.
Email: clerk@stjohnsbuilidngs.co.uk
Telephone: 0161 214 1500
EXPERIENCE
As a former member of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, Michael has experience in Court Martial. He has prosecuted cases in which the defence has instructed leading counsel. Michael has previously been involved in cases prosecuted on behalf of the Federation Against Copyright Theft Ltd (FACT). He also has an interest in serious road traffic offences.
In July 2010 Michael was advanced to Category 4 for CPS work, as agreed by the Northern Circuit Joint Advocate Selection Committee.
Michael is a member of the Sports Law Direct team which provides representation at disciplinary hearings and regulatory matters. He also offers awareness seminars for sporting figures on staying within the law both in and outside the sporting area – conduct, public order, alcohol, driving, sexual behaviour and privacy.