For over 30 years, Michael has been the trusted advisor behind big decisions in private client law. Whether it's guiding clients through estate administration, drafting wills, or preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney, he's focused on making the process clear and straightforward.

Michael has specialised in elderly client law for many years and is a member of Lifetime Lawyers

He graduated with a law degree from LSE and was a partner at Jay Benning & Co in the West End before co-founding Manuel Swaden Limited in 1989. In 2024, Manuel Swaden was acquired by BBS Law (now Orwins).

Michael is all about practical, personal advice. He's there for executors and beneficiaries every step of the way, ensuring estate administration is handled with clarity and speed.

His approach is simple: keep things moving, keep things clear, and always put clients' wishes first - delivered in a straightforward, tax-efficient way.

Recent experience includes acting on a substantial estate where a collection of valuable jade was discovered and sold at auction for more than £1 million. He also acted on a large intestate estate, requiring the tracing of a significant number of beneficiaries worldwide.