UK Bar
Construction: Professional Negligence - All Circuits
Michael Douglas KC has a wide-ranging professional negligence practice encompassing claims against various individuals, including IT professionals, architects, engineers, property surveyors, insurers and solicitors. He represents both claimants and defendants.
Information Technology - London (Bar)
Michael Douglas KC is particularly recognised for representing governmental organisations and major corporations in resolving contractual disputes, especially those concerning defence-related systems. He also tackles a range of outsourcing and software licensing matters, employing his technical skill as both an arbitrator and a litigator to great commercial effect. Douglas is noted for the quality of his advice when it comes to pre-litigation strategy.
Strengths
"A really good team player who always gets judges on side. The bench often comes back to him for his opinion."
"A brilliant man to have on your team in tough litigation."
Professional Negligence - London (Bar)
Michael Douglas KC handles a broad spread of professional negligence matters and has a particular focus on representing construction professionals. He also takes on cases that involve lawyers, valuers and insurance brokers, and is involved in a growing amount of work with international aspects.
Strengths
"Michael is very personable, good company and also a brain on legs."
