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About
Provided by Michael d'Arcy
Practice Areas
Michael practises across a wide range of commercial law, with a particular interest in banking and finance, energy, shareholders, and disputes with a technical or scientific aspect. He undertakes advisory and litigation work, both in the courts (principally the High Court and the Court of Appeal) and in arbitration. He also sits as an arbitrator. Current ongoing matters in which he is involved include the SKAT litigation, acting for the Danish Revenue in a £1.4 billion claim in relation to alleged fraudulent applications for tax refunds, and the Emissions litigation, concerning the alleged inclusion of prohibited defeat devices in motor vehicles. Notable recent matters include Thurcroft Power Ltd v. Volta Energy Group Ltd [2022] EWHC 338 (Comm) (concerning an option agreement relating to a battery storage project) and litigation relating to fraudulent misrepresentations that induced cryptocurrency investments.
Career
Called to the Bar in 2008. Previously studied physics at the University of Oxford (Balliol College, MPhys, First Class Hons, 1998) and carried out research in atomic physics (DPhil, Oxford, 2002; post-doctorate in Oxford and NIST, USA). Science and Technology Fellow at the Brookings Institution, Washington DC, 2005; lecturer in King’s College London, 2006. CPE (City University, Distinction, 2007); BVC (BPP Law School, Outstanding, 2008).
Professional Memberships
COMBAR; LCLCBA; FSLA; LCIA
Personal
Away from the law, Michael is interested in sport (especially football and rugby), music, current affairs and travelling.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Michael d'Arcy is an experienced barrister whose well-regarded practice regularly sees him in court representing claimants against banks. He is well-versed in such areas as derivatives mis-selling, along with investment issues and fraud. He has acted at various levels of court, including the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michael is very cool under pressure. He demonstrates strong knowledge of the law and is clear and authoritative in his advice."
"Michael is a real numbers advocate, so looking at quantum is his thing."
"Michael is just wonderfully intelligent and fantastically clear in his advice."
"Michael is an excellent barrister. His advice is thorough and effective, and he is very client-friendly."
"Michael is very cool under pressure. He demonstrates strong knowledge of the law and is clear and authoritative in his advice."
"Michael is a real numbers advocate, so looking at quantum is his thing."
"Michael is just wonderfully intelligent and fantastically clear in his advice."
"Michael is an excellent barrister. His advice is thorough and effective, and he is very client-friendly."
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