Michael is Joint Managing Director of Byfield, advising clients on sensitive special situations, strategic communications, thought leadership, and litigation PR. With 15 years’ experience in-house at Herbert Smith Freehills and Baker McKenzie- where he was EMEA Head of Communications covering 35 offices across 25 countries- he has deep expertise in corporate communications. Michael began his career as a journalist and editor at Euromoney Institutional Investor, writing on international capital markets and financial regulation. He has led high-profile thought leadership campaigns, managed global practice communications, and is recognised as a leading PR adviser to professional services firms facing complex reputational risks.