About
Michael’s practice is grounded in providing commercial advice to reduce litigation exposure and offering transactional guidance on multi-faceted deals across borders. Michael’s practice remains global and now based in the UAE, he leads our regional team there across our three offices in Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar.
He specialises in collective redundancies and restructurings, and excels in resolving employment-related disputes. Michael understands the critical importance of diversity and inclusion, recruitment, and retention of key personnel. Additionally, he conducts HR audits to identify and address areas for improvement. This includes implementing change and transformation programmes that benchmark against best practices for data protection, whistleblowing, well-being, and respect policies.
Employers with international operations face unique challenges, and now based in Dubai, Michael recognises the need to manage risks and maximise opportunities in their people strategies while ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions. His approach is tailored to navigate these complexities effectively.
Recognised for his expertise in employment law, Michael is highly ranked as a Partner in both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, and has written and been in the national media including a recent UK ITV news interview regarding his employment law expertise.
He is admitted to practise in England and Wales as well as DIFC and ADGM.
Experience
- Acting for a FTSE 100 and many other similar international businesses with regard to global restructurings and redundancies
- Acting for global sports organisations, teams and federations across a range of employment advice, reviews and audits
- Acting for international retailers on related collective bargaining advice, avoiding industrial action
- Gender pay reporting, positive action planning and implementing culture change programmes across a wide spectrum of sectors
- Advising on the discrimination challenges as well as policy/protocols and staff training needed when using AI tools within the business
- Advising on a range of board room appointments and negotiating terms for the termination of senior executives as well as team moves and injunctive relief
