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Crime - Northern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Michael Lavery is an impressive junior known for his defence work. He regularly acts in serious murder and multi-handed drugs cases. He also specialises in white-collar crime.
Financial Crime - The Regions (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Michael Lavery is an experienced barrister noted for his expert handling of serious criminal cases. He is frequently instructed in cases involving complex frauds, most often acting for the defence. He has experience representing defendants in investigations by the Serious Fraud Office and National Trading Standards.
Strengths
Michael Lavery is an analytical thinker. He's really a go-to barrister. He's brilliant with clients and a great jury advocate - they warm to him straight away.
He's got huge experience and reassures troublesome defendants.