Clyde & Co

Prison Team - Inquests, Civil Litigation, Judicial Review.

Michelle is a partner who has been part of BLM’s specialist Prison Team for the last 15 years. She acts on behalf of the secure estate including private prison sector and specialises in representing clients at Inquests following a death in prison or police custody (Article 2 ECHR). Michelle’s expertise also includes defending civil claims, her work is varied and comprises of claims for assault, false imprisonment, misfeasance in public office, breach of human rights, and negligence. She is also instructed on group actions, judicial reviews and civil claims pursued arising out of a death in custody.

Trained at Knocker & Foskett solicitors, Sevenoaks. Qualified in 2002 and joined Berrymans upon qualification. Promoted to partner in 2013.

French (conversational)

Member of the Manchester and District Medico-Legal society.

Leicester De Montfort Law School – Law and French (BA) Hons.

Enjoys watching sport, especially rugby and cricket. Played hockey for Didsbury Northern Hockey Club and regularly play netball.