Michael specialises in local authority governance work including advising on ethical framework issues, conducting standards investigations and drafting council constitutions.
Michael is secretary of a Solihull based charity dealing with the effects of domestic violence.
Michael was previously solicitor to the council and monitoring officer at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and has had experience in advising on local authority powers, decision making, constitutions and elections.
Michael has completed recent standards investigations for Warwick, Bromsgrove and Birmingham Councils.
He has also advised Tamworth Council on member allowances.
Michael is a keen dinghy sailor in the summer months. He has recently tried skiing and also enjoys walking and playing social bridge.