Michael is a solicitor in the projects team.
During his training contract, he supported local government clients on commercial projects as well as furthering development and regeneration.
Before joining Anthony Collins, Michael studied law and completed his LPC at Cardiff University. He then worked as a legal assistant in the planning and highways team in the projects department for two years managing a caseload of contentious and non-contentious work with a particular focus on Section 106 and Highways Agreements.
My insights
Planning appeals - new regulations and guidance: what local authorities need to know Although first announced in the summer of 2025, the reforms to the planning appeal system appear to have caught many off guard. ...
Who decides planning applications? Making decisions on planning applications is a function that is split between officers and elected members sitting on planning...
Law Commission launches consultation on simplifying compulsory purchase law The Law Commission has recently issued a consultation on their proposal to reform the law around compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) with...
Clean power to the people – Great British Energy’s local power plan and its importance for development Last week was the second reading of the Great British Energy Bill in the House of Commons and it has now entered...