Mike Magee
Called to the Bar in 1997
A highly experienced employment and regulatory lawyer, Mike brings an incisive understanding of the central issues in a case, allied to a powerful ability to undermine the other side’s case through cross-examination and persuasive advocacy.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Employment
- Public Law
- Crime
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Employment: restrictive covenants, discrimination, whistle-blowing, unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal
- Public law: road transport, environmental, health and safety, licensing, consumer protection, director’s disqualification, education appeals, professional disciplinary proceedings and licensing
- Crime: environmental, health and safety, confiscation, fraud, road transport, road traffic.
For detailed guides to Mike’s work, please click on one of the practice areas listed above.
HIS WORK
Mike’s engineering background equips him to deal expertly with technical issues. Having previously worked for a leading multinational, Mike has an astute understanding of the issues facing business. He prefers to be involved in case preparation from an early stage, so as to maximise the prospects of success.
Mike accepts instructions from members of the public and businesses, as well as traditional referrals from solicitors.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Particularly well known for his discrimination practice
Legal 500 2017
Experienced in a range of discrimination cases
Legal 500 2016
He is always prepared to get into court and fight
The Legal 500 2015
A natural talent for eloquent expression
The Legal 500 2013
Mike Magee is rated as extremely bright, enthusiastic and approachable; ….is our regular first choice
The Legal 500
Acts for claimants and defendants in employment matters
The Legal 500 2014
A respected public and regulatory lawyer with a breadth of experience, Mike regularly conducts lengthy cases involving complex technical issues.
He works closely with his clients from an early stage in case, ensuring that the right tactical decisions are made from the outset to maximise the prospects of success.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Health and Safety
- Environmental claims
- Consumer Protection
- Trading Standards
- Breaches of Planning Controls
- Road Transport
- Licensing
- Confiscation proceedings
- Civil actions against the Police
- Director’s disqualification
- Hearings before professional disciplinary bodies
- Education Appeals
HIS WORK
Mike’s engineering background enables him to deal expertly and efficiently with technical issues. Having previously worked for a leading multinational, Mike understands the complexity and range of issues facing business.
He brings an incisive understanding of the central issues in a case, allied to a powerful ability to undermine the other side’s case through cross-examination and persuasive advocacy.
A Grade 4 prosecutor, Mike is authorised to conduct the most serious cases.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
He is very good with clients, excellent on his feet in court, and genuinely fun to work with
Chambers UK Bar Guide 2015
His expertise in health and safety matters is complemented by his regulatory practice
The Legal 500 2014
A natural talent for eloquent expression
The Legal 500 2013
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
Cambridgeshire County Council v Associated Lead Mills: Vicarious liability
Easymix Concrete Ltd: Volumetric Mixer construction and use prosecution
Reilly: Breach of planning enforcement notice with associated confiscation proceedings
A highly experienced employment lawyer, Mike has practised in employment law since his call to the Bar in 1997. He combines an incisive understanding of the central issues with his powerful ability to undermine the other side’s case through cross-examination and persuasive advocacy.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Sex, Race and Disability discrimination
- Transfers of Undertakings
- Complex Unfair Dismissal cases
- Lengthy and Complex Tribunal cases lasting several weeks
- High Court Restraint of Trade
- Costs
HIS WORK
Having previously worked for a leading multinational, Mike has an astute understanding of the issues facing businesses, and his engineering background equips him to deal expertly with technical issues.
He prefers to be involved in cases from an early stage, so as to maximise the prospects of success.
Mike delivers seminars on a range of topics including TUPE and redundancy.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
He is always prepared to get into court and fight
The Legal 500 2015
He is very good with clients, excellent on his feet in court, and genuinely fun to work with
Chambers UK Bar Guide 2015
Acts for claimants and defendants across a range of employment matters
The Legal 500 2014
A natural talent for eloquent expression
The Legal 500 2013
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
Autonomy v Cuddington: EAT unlawful deduction from wages
A respected regulatory lawyer, Mike has acted involving allegations of serious violence, drugs and sex offences. He draws on his sharp understanding of the central issues in a case and his powerful ability to undermine the other side’s case through cross-examination and persuasive advocacy.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Serious fraud
- Road traffic offences
- Confiscation proceedings
For details of Mike’s extensive practice in the area of public and regulatory crimes, please refer to his Public Law profile
HIS WORK
A highly experienced Regulatory lawyer, Mike brings an incisive understanding of the central issues in a case, allied to a powerful ability to undermine the other side’s case through cross-examination and persuasive advocacy. His Engineering background enables him to deal with technical issues with ease. Having previously worked for a leading multinational, Mike understands the issues facing business. Mike is a grade 4 prosecutor, able to act in the most serious of cases. Mike likes to be involved from an early stage in case preparation, so as to maximise the prospects of success.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
He is very good with clients, excellent on his feet in court, and genuinely fun to work with
Chambers UK Bar Guide 2015
A natural talent for eloquent expression
The Legal 500 2013
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
Alfonso: Drug Test purchase sentencing guideline case
Clarke: Recognition by Reputation
QUALIFICATIONS
MA: Cambridge
Grade 4 Prosecutor, Rape Panel accredited
Graduate Diploma in Law
