Biography

Michelle specialises in judicial review, human rights and civil claims against public authorities. She has acted at all levels, representing the interests of victims of trafficking, including at the Supreme Court and European Court of Human Rights. As described by Chambers and Partners: Michelle is "Very highly regarded for her expertise on immigration detention and trafficking cases. With an established track record of being at the forefront of trafficking case law, she is renowned for her handling of cases where children and vulnerable witnesses are involved." Similarly by Legal 500, she is described as, ‘Highly intelligent, passionate and a creative thinker’. Michelle is regularly invited to attend and speak at expert roundtables and conferences concerning issues of trafficking. Michelle has been invited by the Council of Europe Expert body on Trafficking [GRETA] to train lawyers.