Michael is an information and media litigator who advises high net worth individuals and corporations on reputation and crisis management, as well as privacy protection.
His practice covers defamation, privacy, confidentiality, malicious falsehood, contentious data protection, right to be forgotten applications, subject access requests, harassment, blackmail, contempt, and communications offences. He regularly secures injunctive relief, including non-disclosure orders, pre-action and non-party disclosure, and Norwich Pharmacal orders.
Michael typically advises both claimants and defendants on urgent pre-publication or broadcast interventions, responding to unlawful disclosure of private or confidential information, and preparing for and navigating intense media scrutiny (for example, during high-profile litigation, matrimonial disputes, Coroner’s inquests, public inquiries, and criminal or regulatory investigations).
He has particular experience in combatting harassment and smear campaigns (often with an international element) by competitors, pressure groups, and disgruntled employees.
Originally from Geneva, Michael is uniquely positioned to advise clients in Switzerland on sensitive cross-border matters involving both British and Swiss media.
