Michael Smith
Partner
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.
Credentials
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2026Thomson Reuters Stand Out Lawyer
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2020Partner
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2012Legal Director
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2000Joined Pinsent Masons
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1999Qualified - England and Wales
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1997College of Law, York - LPC (Commendation)
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1997Nabarros - Trainee Solicitor
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1997University of Leicester - LLB Law
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