Michael joined the Commercial Real Estate department as an Associate Director in 2021, having qualified in Northern Ireland and having practised for 9 years in England and Wales.

Michael completed his Law Degree at Queen’s University, Belfast before attaining his Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Studies at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies. Michael is also qualified to practice in England and Wales, having obtained his practising certificate post qualification in Northern Ireland.

He advises on all aspects of non-contentious commercial property work, including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant, property finance, portfolio management, ground rent portfolio management and freehold enfranchisement.

Michael acts for clients in both the private and public sector and is particularly interested in development, retail and third party rectification work. He also acts in the acquisition and disposal of high value residential property in England and Wales.