Michael Greenhalgh

Year of call:

2004 (Solicitor 1994)

Education:

1992 - Newcastle University, LLB (Hons)

1993 - College of Law, York, Law Society Final Examination

Career:

1994 - Solicitor at Cowlings, Mexborough

1998 - Partner at Switalskis, Wakefield

2004 - Tenant at 37 Park Square, Leeds

2006 - Tenant at No 6

2015 - No 6 becomes Park Square Barristers

Appointments:

Grade 4 prosecutor

RASSO Panel

Memberships:

North Eastern Circuit

Criminal Bar Association

Michael has had an interest in Care Proceedings since first qualifying as a solicitor. Having spent a number of years involved in heavy end criminal work he has refocused his practice in order ensure he does more than just “keep his hand in” in respect of family cases.

He regularly represents the parents in proceedings which involve children being taken into care. His client rapport, ability to communicate with fellow lawyers and professional witnesses make him a popular choice of counsel. He is available to represent parents, the Guardian and interested parties in these proceedings.

Michael has undertaken a number of courses in order to fairly and effectively cross examine vulnerable witnesses in criminal proceedings under the new s28 procedure in certain pilot Crown Courts. This has been of enormous benefit in terms of the cross over between the two disciplines and being able to better accomplish an effective cross examination either directly with the witness or via an intermediary where the witness’s ability to communicate needs that additional input. It means he has been able to adapt to the changing landscape of advocacy as the Courts begin to adapt to ensure all witnesses are treated appropriately.

Contact Michael’s clerks

Claudine Cooper on 0113 202 8604

Paul Foster on 0113 213 5209