JUNIOR PROFILE

Michael Way

UK Bar 2026

 Ampersand Advocates

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Immigration

Scotland (Bar)

Administrative & Public Law

Scotland (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Scotland (Bar)

Real Estate Litigation

Scotland (Bar)

Public & Fatal Accident Inquiries

Scotland (Bar)

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Immigration - Scotland (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Michael Way of Ampersand Advocates is a notable barrister, often instructed by the Scottish Government on matters beyond his call. With expertise spanning the sector, he has the means by which to handle matters ranging from age assessments through to complex trafficking issues.

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Administrative & Public Law - Scotland (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Michael Way boasts a broad administrative and public law practice where he is sought after by government bodies and charities. He draws upon his expertise in planning and real estate.

Strengths

Michael is a hugely personable junior and a pleasure to work with.

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - Scotland (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Michael Way has strength in commercial property matters. He is also noted for expertise in other areas such as shareholder disputes and insolvency.

Strengths

His commercial awareness coupled with his analytical skills mean he is one of the go-to junior counsel for us on any commercial disputes.

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Real Estate Litigation - Scotland (Bar)

Up and Coming
Individual Editorial

Michael Way is an up-and-coming commercial and property barrister. He handles a range of contentious real estate matters including unlawful and fraudulent possession. He also acts in planning disputes.

Strengths

Michael is very capable, very good on his feet and easy to work with on various property-related claims.

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Public & Fatal Accident Inquiries - Scotland (Bar)

Up and Coming
Individual Editorial

Michael Way is recognised as an up-and-coming force in the Scottish inquiry space. He punches well above his call, having been instructed on several of the highest-profile mandates in recent years, including both the UK and Scottish COVID-19 Inquiries. His broader practice consists of work in a broad range of civil, commercial and public law areas, such as immigration and real estate litigation.

Strengths

Michael is enthusiastic, all over the detail and produces great quality work within tight deadlines.

He is well organised, thorough and industrious.

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