Michael Barrow

Working with Michael Barrow has been one of the best decisions we made in this entire process. His depth of legal knowledge, the care he put into preparing our case, and the calm, clear way he explained every stage to us made an enormous difference. His written submissions were exceptional and played a major part in achieving a settlement in a dispute that has affected our family for more than ten years.

We are eternally grateful for the support and guidance he gave us throughout the whole process, from the title restriction registration to the First‑tier Property Chamber tribunal and then the CLCC proceedings and mediation. His experience and steady approach helped us reach a mediated settlement that brought the matter to a clean and very positive conclusion.

Aside from being an outstanding barrister and communicator, Michael is a very kind person. We always felt he truly cared about helping us reach the right outcome, and I’m delighted to say we will stay in touch now that everything has been resolved so well.

Steve M, Claimant (Feb 2026)

“Michael Barrow has acted on two separate occasions for the business and director of the company. His knowledgeable and honest approach to our matters has been exemplary. At all times & in all matters we have had total success with our injunctions and outcome at final hearings. A very friendly and polite advocate but with the experience of instinct and knowledge of advice you can trust and should trust. He will not advise or allow cases that can be questionable to be lost escalate. Michael always tries to mitigate your expense if he does not believe there is a real prospect of success. If you want a no-nonsense barrister to represent you in court, a man you can trust and rely on, Michael Barrow should be your barrister.

We would highly recommend him”

 Kane Spencer

DNA Sports Nutrition Ltd

November 2025

I received a first class service from Michael Barrow, and would highly recommend him. He thoroughly read and understood the case file and provided great support and advice to me throughout the proceedings. With his expertise and clear knowledge of the case, he was able to resolve the matter before it got to court. This saved me alot of stress and of course saved me in legal fees. Mr Barrow’s was always very friendly and polite in all his dealings with me and responded to me swiftly. I cannot recommend him enough. Its nice to meet a barrister that wants what is best for his clients.

Joe C July 2023

“I cannot recommend Michael Barrow highly enough. His impeccable preparation and unwavering commitment to justice were evident throughout the case. Michael went above and beyond his call of duty, offering not only remarkable representation but also invaluable guidance, support, and encouragement during a deeply challenging time. His attention to detail was second to none, and his ability to approach the matter holistically—navigating sensitive family dynamics with empathy and professionalism—set him apart.

Thanks to his expertise, the case was resolved with an outstanding victory, with a day and a half of the trial still remaining. I am eternally grateful for his exceptional work and the remarkable outcome he achieved for us. Truly a barrister of the highest calibre.”

Mohammed Javed Sadiq – Claimant November 2024

B v WTC – Employment Tribunal proceedings. Michael recently acted for the Respondent in a claim against it by a former senior employee who claimed unfair dismissal following an alleged protected disclosure (whistle blowing) made by him to the employer (Respondent). After a seven-day protracted trial with numerous witnesses giving evidence, the former employee’s claim for unfair dismissal was dismissed. The case was significant due to the complex factual and legal issues involved and because of the sum claimed by the employee. The case had much local media attention.

L v E – Michael recently obtained a without notice freezing injunction against the Defendant in the High Court on the basis that the court was satisfied on the evidence that there was a real risk of dissipation of the Defendant’ assets if not immediately frozen.

B v Y – A successful application by the Claimant, for whom Michael acted, for damages against the Defendants following their repudiatory breach of a Tomlin Order entered into between the parties some time ago. The sum recovered by way of damages was in excess of £400,000, together with additional costs. The application had been foreshadowed by previous court proceedings between the same parties.

HSBC Bank PLC V Brown (2015) EWHC 359 (Ch) – Michael successfully defeated Bank’s claim for repossession of land based upon its Charge.

Y v B – Michael successfully defended commercial property contested lease renewal proceedings on behalf of the landlord due to the tenant’s lack of repair and maintenance and following on from years of protracted litigation between the parties in separate proceedings relating to disrepair.

H v B – Michael, after a five day trial, successfully defended two former senior employees and directors of their former employer who alleged breach of restrictive covenants, breach of confidential information, passing off and conspiracy to injure the financial interests of the company.

D v S – Proceedings in the High Court, Chancery Division, Michael acted successfully for a testator’s daughters and beneficiaries in seeking to set aside a subsequent Will on the basis of lack of capacity and the undue influence exerted upon the testator by another member of the deceased’s family.

S v A – In employment proceedings, Michael negotiated, at trial, a very beneficial settlement for the injury to feelings sustained by his client as a result of the sex discrimination she suffered over a protracted period of time in the workplace.

LLB (Hons)

LLM

MCIArb

Member of the Chancery Bar Association

Member of the Northern Circuit Commercial Bar Association

Member of the ADR Group (Panel Member)

Member of the Association of Contentious Trusts & Probate Specialists

Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Member of Lincoln’s Inn