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Michael Smith

Partner

+44 (0) 7789 865 037

Manchester

Michael heads the Property Dispute Resolution team in Manchester and works on complex, high profile litigation, advising major utility and property companies, Universities and Government Departments, with particular expertise on matters arising for landowners under the Electronic Communications Code.

Michael led the team of lawyers and experts very clearly and effectively. His legal advice was always strong, commercial and never overly legalistic and he fulfilled the role of trusted advisor to the University through his reliable and re-assuring advice on strategy throughout. No deadline was ever missed..

Dr George Turner - University Secretary, University of Roehampton, 2025

Michael’s preparation and eye for detail has ensured that we have been absolutely prepared for each step of the legal process. [...] He has never left any stone unturned and his project-management of not only a large UU team but a team of external barristers and experts was meticulous. [...] Someone I am always glad is at my side on such matters.

Darren Hill - Head of Claims and Debt Recovery, United Utilities

Just really impressive in terms of litigation and had some really tricky things to work through but does it amazingly. Anita Adam, Legal & Regulatory Director

Water Plus Ltd - 2024

Michael's experience

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    Credentials

    • 2020
      Partner
    • 2012
      Legal Director
    • 2000
      Joined Pinsent Masons
    • 1999
      Qualified - England and Wales
    • 1997
      College of Law, York - LPC (Commendation)
    • 1997
      Nabarros - Trainee Solicitor
    • 1997
      University of Leicester - LLB Law
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    Out-Law / Insight by Michael Smith

    OUT-LAW NEWS

    UK government plans to revamp holiday pay calculation for part-year workers

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    OUT-LAW ANALYSIS

    Pensions disputes: managing member expectations paramount

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    UK subsidy control post-Brexit: access to effective judicial remedies

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    'Steps of court' settlement was not negligent, court rules

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    'Vast majority' of companies not seeking to avoid tax

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    'World first' industrial decarbonisation strategy developed in the UK

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    OUT-LAW ANALYSIS

    3D printing: UK product safety issues

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    5G potential for business highlighted in UK funding programme

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