As a leading criminal barrister, Michael Levy has amassed over the years the accumulated expertise of an almost exclusively criminal practice in both serious crime and fraud.

Michael has been instructed as a criminal barrister in a large number of high profile cases. Owing to his experience and ability, he is both widely and highly regarded, often as the leading counsel on these many of these complex cases.

Michael is an extraordinarily persuasive advocate; he possesses unparalleled experience in all areas of general crime – including murder, manslaughter, major drug cases, robberies and serious sexual offences including rape and sexual assault – both in relation to recent and historic allegations. He is therefore used to dealing with vulnerable and child witnesses. In addition, Michael is regularly instructed in all types of Regulatory & Disciplinary cases.

Michael is permitted by the Bar Council to accept instructions under the Direct Access scheme, expanding his services as a criminal barrister to represent clients who have not been solicited by a Chambers. As a result, he frequently works on private or non-legally aided cases and offers a personalised and discreet service. He is renowned for his client care and given his experience is often instructed to advise at the earliest stages of an investigation – both pre and post charge.

Throughout his extensive career and regular instruction as a criminal barrister in such a wide variety of cases Michael has built a reputable name for himself and provides a formidable defence for his clients.