Michael Armitage

Michael Armitage attracts attention for his contributions to follow-on and standalone damages claims, as well as collective proceedings. He predominantly acts for defendants, but also has experience advising class representatives. He has additional experience defending the CMA in appeals against its decisions. He rises in the rankings this year on the back of impressive activity in matters in the transport and technology sectors.

Michael Armitage mainly acts for government departments and regulators, representing them in high-profile judicial reviews. He has particularly strong expertise in cases concerning national security and competition law.