Michael is very personable and takes a pragmatic approach to cases.”

The Legal 500 2024, Chancery, Probate, and Tax

Michael regularly acts and advises in insolvency cases for both corporate and individual clients.

Recent work includes:

  • Resisting an application to annul a bankruptcy petition for alleged failure to serve a statutory demand, and lack of geographical connection to the jurisdiction.
  • Representing a trustee on an application by the debtor to have assigned to him various causes of action.
  • Advising a trustee in respect of the setting aside of prior transactions.

Directory Quotes

Michael is excellent with clients and good with technical work.”

Chambers UK 2024, Chancery

Very bright and always comes up with practical solutions.”

The Legal 500 2020, Commercial, Banking, Insolvency and Chancery Law

Cerebral and a quick thinker on his feet.”

Legal 500 2019, Commercial, Banking, Insolvency and Chancery Law

  • Appointments:

    • Senior Associate Teacher, University of Bristol, Law of Trusts
    • Junior Counsel to the Crown 2015 to 2020

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • University of Bristol – First Class (2001)

  • Additional information:

    Michael’s interests include owning, riding and maintaining classic motorcycles.

  • Michael Clarke is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.