Michael is a highly experienced commercial arbitration practitioner with nearly 50 years of practice and 35 years of experience as an arbitrator. His work focuses on the Caribbean, London, the MENA region, India, and Singapore. In 2022, he was appointed as a judge of the DIFC Court of Appeal and Head of the Digital Economy Court, balancing his judicial duties with his role as an arbitrator. Praised for his fairness, professionalism, and expertise, The Legal 500 2024 describes him as “exceptionally fair, measured and thoughtful,” while WWL 2024 highlights his sharp intellect and precision in handling complex commercial disputes globally.