Michael has a broad practice that includes matters concerning capital gains tax, stamp duty and inheritance tax. He is also qualified as a chartered tax adviser.”

Chambers UK 2024, Tax

Michael undertakes professional negligence instructions for both claimants and defendants in a wide range of practice areas including representation at mediations.

Michael’s recent experience includes:

  • Representing a claimant in respect of a negligent coveyancing transactions.
  • Representing a claimant company in respect of the negligent tax advice given by a major firm of accountants.
  • Representing an independent financial adviser in respect of an allegation of negligent pension advice.
  • Representing an estate in respect of a solicitor’s failure to sever a joint tenancy.

Directory Quotes

Michael is excellent with clients and good with technical work.”

Chambers UK 2024, Chancery

Michael is very personable and takes a pragmatic approach to cases.”

The Legal 500 2024, Chancery, Probate, and Tax

Michael has a broad practice that includes matters concerning capital gains tax, stamp duty and inheritance tax. He is also qualified as a chartered tax adviser.”

Chambers UK 2024, Tax

Michael has a broad practice that includes matters concerning capital gains tax, employment tax, stamp duty and inheritance tax. ‘Michael Clarke is very knowledgeable on tax.’ “

Chambers UK 2023, Tax

Michael has the ability to do chancery and tax together so it makes him an excellent resource. ‘He is a very down-to-earth and practical barrister. He talks straight and just gives you a focused view on what the practical answer is.’ “

Chambers UK 2021, Tax

Very bright and always comes up with practical solutions.”

The Legal 500 2020, Commercial, Banking, Insolvency and Chancery Law

He is a very knowledgeable, competent and down-to-earth person. ‘He is very approachable and very practical.’”

Chambers UK 2020, Tax

Michael is a very knowledgeable, competent and down-to-earth person. ‘He is very approachable and very practical.’ “

Chambers UK 2020, Tax

Michael is a very knowledgeable, competent and down-to-earth person.’He is very approachable and very practical.’ “

Chambers UK 2020, Tax

He is a very knowledgeable, competent and down-to-earth person.” “He is very approachable and very practical.”

Chambers UK 2020, Tax

Cerebral and a quick thinker on his feet.”

Legal 500 2019, Commercial, Banking, Insolvency and Chancery Law

Michael is extremely cost-effective and thorough in his advice. ‘He’s very practical, down-to-earth and approachable. He’s intelligent in an understated way and certainly thinks very quickly on his feet. The main thing is that he is sensible so he doesn’t overreach himself.’ “

Chambers UK 2019, Tax

A promising junior with a broad practice that includes matters concerning capital gains tax, employment tax, stamp duty and inheritance tax. He is also qualified as a chartered tax adviser. ‘He is very practical and comes up with simple solutions which we like.’ ‘He is very measured and thinks quickly whilst on his feet.’ “

Chambers UK 2018, Tax

Michael’s soft-spoken courtroom manner is hugely effective.”

Legal 500 2017, Commercial, Banking, Insolvency and Chancery law
  • Appointments:

    • Senior Associate Teacher, University of Bristol, Law of Trusts
    • Junior Counsel to the Crown 2015 to 2020
  • Qualifications & awards:

    • University of Bristol – First Class (2001)
  • Additional information:

    Michael’s interests include owning, riding and maintaining classic motorcycles.

  • Michael Clarke is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.