Michael May, UK | Chambers Profiles

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Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

1

Band 1

Professional Discipline

Northern Ireland

10 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Police Law: Mainly Defendant

UK-wide

12 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Michael May

UK

Practice Areas

With over 25 years experience Michael's main areas of practice are in professional conduct, crime and judicial review. Michael has acted for the Police Federation for Northern Ireland since 2003 representing police officers throughout their disciplinary proceedings and related issues. Michael has a wide criminal practice representing clients at PACE interviews as well as in Magistrates Court and Crown Court proceedings. Michael has represented a number of professionals in complex criminal investigations. As well as acting for Defendants Michael also has experience of prosecuting on behalf of regulatory authorities.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Professional Discipline - Northern Ireland

1

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Michael May has extensive expertise in advising police officers on a range of misconduct proceedings, including disciplinary hearings, Chief Constable reviews and Police Appeals Tribunals.

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Police Law: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide

2

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Michael May handles a variety of issues exclusively for the Police Federation for Northern Ireland, including disciplinary and regulatory proceedings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

There's nobody that can hold a candle to Michael May on police work.

Professional Discipline respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Michael May is very competent and an expert in the field of police misconduct.

Professional Discipline respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Michael's knowledge is second to none.

Police Law: Mainly Defendant respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

He is a genuine authority on police law and is respected in the profession.

Police Law: Mainly Defendant respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Michael's experience in this field is unparalleled in this jurisdiction.

Police Law: Mainly Defendant respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Michael’s understanding and commitment to policing is exceptional. He has the expertise to provide a professional, knowledgeable, committed and reassuring service.

Police Law: Mainly Defendant respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

There's nobody that can hold a candle to Michael May on police work.

Professional Discipline respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Michael May is very competent and an expert in the field of police misconduct.

Professional Discipline respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Michael's knowledge is second to none.

Police Law: Mainly Defendant respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

He is a genuine authority on police law and is respected in the profession.

Police Law: Mainly Defendant respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Michael's experience in this field is unparalleled in this jurisdiction.

Police Law: Mainly Defendant respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Michael’s understanding and commitment to policing is exceptional. He has the expertise to provide a professional, knowledgeable, committed and reassuring service.

Police Law: Mainly Defendant respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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Charities

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Sarah Burrows

Head of Charities

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Band 1

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Niall McMullan

2

Band 2

Family/Matrimonial

1

Julie Tierney

1

Band 1

Litigation

2

Philip Gordon

2

Band 2

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant

2

Philip Gordon

2

Band 2

Professional Discipline

1

Michael May

1

Band 1

Real Estate

4

David Sturgess

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Band 4

Social Housing

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David Sturgess

1

Band 1

UK-wide

Police Law: Mainly Defendant

2

Michael May

2

Band 2

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