LAWYER PROFILE

Michael Stacey

UK 2026

Russell-Cooke

Ranked in 1 practice area

Professional Discipline

UK-wide

8 years ranked

About

Provided by Russell-Cooke

Practice Areas

Partner with particular expertise in regulatory and public law. Acts for regulators, regulated business and individuals in regulatory investigations, complex disciplinary proceedings, statutory appeals, judicial reviews, professional liability disputes and other regulatory litigation.

In addition to his contentious practice, advises on regulatory issues and applications for authorisation, and drafts regulatory and disciplinary rules and procedures.

Recent work; Advising a number of firms and individual professionals concerning allegations of sexual misconduct; acted for ARB in a statutory appeal against a suspension decision; acted for the SRA in disciplinary proceedings against Leigh Day arising from allegations of abuse by soldiers in Iraq and the related appeal before the Administrative Court; advised a healthcare body concerning a publication decision and ECHR implications.

Career

Civil Service Fast Stream, 2003–07. Policy and project management roles at the Ministry of Justice, 2007–2010. Legal Services Board, 2010-11. Trained Russell-Cooke, qualified March 2013, partner 2019.

Professional Memberships

Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers, London Solicitors Litigation Association.

Publications

Contributor to The Law of Legal Services by John Gould, Jordan Publishing.

Personal

BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. LLB (Hons), Open University. Legal Practice Course, College of Law, Guildford.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Professional Discipline - UK-wide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Michael Stacey enjoys a strong reputation for his knowledge of regulatory issues faced by clients in a number of industries. He represents legal, healthcare and education professionals in disciplinary hearings, in addition to assisting regulatory bodies with fitness-to-practise proceedings and procedural matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Michael is a strong practitioner. He gives strong advice and understands the regulatory environment.
Professional DisciplineChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Michael Stacey is a fantastic lawyer. He's level-headed, nothing daunts him, and he has superb technical skills. You couldn't ask for more.
Professional DisciplineChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Michael is very proactive and completely unflappable. He's the kind of lawyer you want on your side.
Professional DisciplineChambers Guide to the Legal Profession