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"We use him for the most complex cases." (Chambers UK, 2023)
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"There are no weaknesses." (Legal 500, 2023)
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"Very thorough, intellectually honest and very smart." (Legal 500, 2023)
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"Michael is very experienced and well versed both in arbitration and litigation matters. He sees the issues very quickly and practically and offers excellent insights which puts the clients at ease immediately. Go-to counsel in an emergency." (Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2023)
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“Michael is very concise and has huge experience. He is a thoughtful advocate who knows his onions.” (Chambers UK, 2022)
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"He has such vast experience and depth of legal knowledge that you feel you are always learning from him." (Legal 500, 2022)
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"Very attentive, easy to work with, with deep knowledge of law issues. He understands the factual matrix of the case and is always there to offer assistance when in need." (Legal 500, 2022)
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"He delivers in-depth subject knowledge coupled with extensive experience, a first-class service." (Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2021)
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"Clear advice and prompt attendance regarding difficult matters, friendly approach, always ready to assist." (Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2021)
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“He brings huge experience across almost every aspect of shipping and commodities work. He combines this experience with an encyclopedic knowledge of the black-letter law to deliver superb written advice which can be relied on without question.” (Chambers UK, 2021)
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"Clear advice and prompt attendance regarding difficult matters." (Legal 500, 2021)
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"An effective advocate with a meticulous approach." (Legal 500, 2021)
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"Exceptionally brilliant when there is a need to untangle complicated legal issues with different factors in play." (Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2020)
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"His knowledge and expertise in all fields of maritime and admiralty law is exceptional." (Chambers UK, 2020)
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"He's a very careful, thoughtful advocate and a good opponent in court." (Chambers UK, 2020)
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"He is very effective and analytical." (Chambers UK, 2020)
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"He easily understands the commercial background of legal disputes and his replies are concise and easily understood." (Legal 500, 2020)
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"An effective and meticulous advocate." (Legal 500, 2020)
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"He has fantastic breadth and depth of experience in virtually all areas of shipping. His advice is thoughtful and practical. He always takes the time to understand the client's commercial perspective and the background to the matter." (Chambers UK, 2019)
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"Superb value, hard work and dedication." (Chambers UK 2019)
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"User-friendly and approachable." (Chambers UK, 2018)
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"First-class. He is very professional and good to work with." (Chambers UK, 2018)
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"...He has an excellent ability to dissect case law and has the ability to be quite disarming..." (Legal 500, 2017)
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"...always there when you need him, he's very responsive..." (Chambers UK, 2016)
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“…very knowledgeable, thorough and pleasant..." (Legal 500, 2015)
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“...he is tenacious at arguing our cases...”; “...he is considerably experienced, very knowledgeable and a good team player...” (Chambers UK, 2015)
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“...a real professional, who is very bright, highly effective and very hardworking..." (Legal 500, 2014)
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"...he is a very diligent counsel whose analytical skills are most useful when fine distinctions may determine the outcome of a case..." (Chambers UK, 2014)
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“…combines astute analysis with a clear appreciation of commercial challenges…”; "...always first-class..." (Legal 500, 2011)
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“…approachable and able to handle complicated matters excellently…” (Chambers UK, 2011)
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"...highly intellectual, persuasive, gets to the point and has a tremendous eye for detail…” (Legal 500, 2010)