Michael Batty is an extremely experienced and specialist dispute resolution lawyer
Michael became a partner in 1993 and is now a director of M W M Batty Limited, one of our corporate partners. He is an extremely experienced and specialist dispute resolution lawyer. Having joined the firm as a Trainee Solicitor in 1988, he was admitted as a Solicitor in 1990 and is now ranked as a “leading individual” within East Anglia by independent legal guide, The Legal 500.
What can Michael do for you?
He has over 30 years’ experience of advising individuals and businesses in relation to commercial disputes (including contract, shareholder and partnership disputes), professional negligence claims, property disputes and licencing applications, as well as defending motoring and regulatory offences.
What else should you know?
Michael is the Clerk to the Chapter of the Cathedral Church of St James and St Edmund Bury St Edmunds, a life member of Bury St Edmunds Hockey Club and a Director of that club’s land holding company, East Anglian Sports Centre Limited.
What do others say?
Michael is genuinely so meticulous: the best lawyer I have worked with.
Chambers UK 2025Michael Batty is a great commercial partner with a shrewd eye for what works.
Legal 500 (UK) 2025Michael Batty is a first-rate litigator and capable of top London heavyweight work.
Legal 500 (UK) 2024Michael is very impressive. He’s practical and can handle obscure legal concepts with clients. He understands technical concepts too.
Chambers UK 2024
