Michael Evans
Called 1988
Recorder 2009
Michael has been listed in the very top band of leading juniors in “Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession” since the very first edition.
In editions since he has been described as;
“utterly persuasive”
and
“impressing due to his winning ways with the jury”.
He “bears the stamp of excellence” from a set known for its tough advocacy.
Michael is very much in demand and has acted as leading junior in a number of high profile cases. Recent cases include:
Leading junior in the Lincoln Prison riots
Rv Haywood
Defending; large scale company fraud alleged over 6 years
R v Mohammed
Defending; complex and largest allegation of NHS fraud brought against a dental practice. Instructed to represent the senior partner.
R v Lawrence
Defending; large scale alleged fraud involving a loan company. Was instructed to represent the managing director.
R v Martin
Defending; Infamous case involving allegations of triple murder
R v Heiss
Defending; German national who became known as the “internet killer” following the stalking of a girl he met on the internet
R v Bacon
Defending; a mother accused of planning the murder of her husband.
R v Boyle
Defending; One of the first allegations of corporate manslaughter brought against the managing director of a well known company who employed lorry drivers on an agency basis, one of whom fell asleep whilst driving in the course of his employment and killed an off duty policeman.
R v Sarpong
Defending; Infamous allegation of historical murder of Brendon Lawrence.
R v Grieve
Defending; large scale VAT fraud involving the importation of various goods. Instructed by the alleged organizer.
R v Khan
Defending; involving allegations of importation of massive amounts of class A drugs into the United Kingdom.
R v Brough
Defending; alleged to have manufactured firearms including providing a firearm for a professional killing.
Michael’s interests include his family, friends and playing sport. His hobbies include travelling and watching Wales play rugby (if they are winning).
