30 Park Place

Mikhael Puar is a civil and public law barrister with a wide-ranging practice spanning personal injury, employment, clinical negligence, chancery, professional discipline, and inquests.

He joined 30 Park Place in 2009, having completed pupillage and early practice in Swansea. A fluent Welsh speaker, he regularly conducts cases in Welsh.

Mikhael is frequently instructed in personal injury matters, including road traffic claims, employers’ liability, public liability, and occupier’s liability, with a particular interest in occupational disease. His coronial work includes complex inquests involving state bodies.

In employment law, Mikhael is experienced in acting for both Claimants and Respondents in tribunal proceedings and the Employment Appeal Tribunal. He has a particular interest in unfair dismissal and discrimination cases, and regularly provides training on employment issues. He also undertakes professional disciplinary work, often appearing before the NMC and GMC tribunals.

His broader civil practice includes contract disputes, costs, housing matters, and credit hire claims. Prior to coming to the Bar, Mikhael gained practical insight from working on both sides of personal injury litigation, and spent time supporting death row appeals in the United States.

Approachable, committed, and pragmatic, Mikhael brings a calm, thoughtful approach to complex and sensitive matters.

Call: 2006.

Welsh

Association of Personal Injury Lawyers

Bar Pro Bono Unit

Criminal Bar Association

Personal Injury Bar Association

LL.B (Hons) - 1st class 

BVC - classed as outstanding