Michael Skelley is an accomplished jury advocate with a well-established practice spanning the full range of serious criminal work. In recent years, his practice has become increasingly focused on complex corruption, fraud and money laundering allegations. He is recognised for his meticulous preparation, strategic analysis and persuasive advocacy in complex and high-profile cases.
Michael adopts a carefully considered and pragmatic approach to every case, cutting through to the issues that are most likely to determine the outcome and presenting them with clarity and conviction before the jury. He is valued for his ability to distil complex evidence into compelling and accessible arguments.
He places particular importance on building strong relationships with both professional and lay clients, working closely with instructing solicitors to develop effective case strategies while ensuring that clients and their families are supported throughout the proceedings.
Michael has extensive experience handling complex international fraud and money laundering matters. He has been admitted as an attorney in Seychelles, where he worked on a high-profile case involving allegations of multi-million-dollar corruption and money laundering. As part of that case, his team secured the first worldwide all-assets restraint order granted by the Seychelles courts. The matter also involved the analysis and management of a substantial volume of digital forensic evidence.
In recent years, Michael has been increasingly instructed on a privately funded basis.
Year of call: 1991
Inn: Inner Temple
Criminal Bar Association
University of Oxford, Trinity College – MA Jurisprudence