Michael is a passionate, lifelong St Kilda supporter.

As King's Counsel, he acts for and against government, leading corporations and major sporting clubs, in superior courts, Royal Commissions, tribunals and on a wide range of appeals. 

Michael is recognised by his peers as one of Australia's best litigation lawyers (Australian Financial Review Best Lawyers; Chambers and Partners' Leading Barristers in Australia; and Doyle's Preeminent Senior Counsel in Australian Competition Law).  He also serves as a part-time member of the Australian Takeovers Panel.

Before practising law, Michael gained corporate experience in finance and strategy with McKinsey & Company (international management consultants), and in computer software engineering at Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd (Nasdaq: ALDN).