Michael Bywell

Michael is a litigation lawyer and commercial adviser with extensive experience across a broad range of matters, including:

AI and emerging technologies

Class, representative and group actions
Construction and energy disputes
Cyber-related disputes
Data protection and data privacy matters
Data centre disputes
Distribution and agency matters
Intellectual property and media law
IT transformation projects including disputes and project rescue/turnaround work
Life sciences product development and contractual disputes
Litigation in the manufacturing sector
Mediation, adjudication and arbitration
Nuisance claims
Reputation management
Sports matters including TV rights and sponsorship
Software licensing disputes
Telecommunications disputes

Michael has acted on a number of high-profile matters in recent years, including Jukes v Facebook, a data privacy class action arising from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, and Bryant v Marriott Hotels, a data breach class action following a major cyber-attack.

His work ranges from advisory and dispute resolution for SMEs and start-ups to litigation and arbitration for large, global organisations based in the UK and elsewhere.

He is a qualified mediator and co-creator of the Society for Computers & Law Adjudication Scheme, designed to resolve technology disputes in England and Wales.

Michael is also immediate past Chair of the ITechLaw Global Dispute Resolution Committee.

The independent legal directory Legal 500 describes Michael as follows:

‘A shrewd and effective litigator, who relates to his clients and understands their needs. He is extremely engaging and responsive to work with.’

‘Michael is intelligent, thoughtful and pleasant to work with…and has extremely sound judgment’