Michael Bowsher
Michael Bowsher KC has a busy practice in public procurement, competition and commercial law, particularly in disputes concerning major public and public-private projects. He is particularly known for his unique practice in government and utility procurement in the United Kingdom, Ireland, elsewhere in Europe and beyond.
Michael Bowsher KC has appeared as counsel in many of the major procurement cases over more than a decade. His contentious practice is complemented by a substantial practice in providing legal and strategic advice for bidders and purchasers throughout the procurement process.
Michael has also has a busy competition law practice. He has acted in a number of recent matters involving essential facilities, competition in payment systems and now acting as leading counsel in a number of collective proceedings brought in the CAT.
In recent years Michael has become increasingly involved in matters involving application and interpretation of investment treaties and trade agreements as well as a range of matters involving the law of Outer Space and its application to the challenges of the commercial exploitation of Space.
Michael continues his active practice in construction and commercial matters which he has continued since his long period as a member of one of the leading construction sets of chambers.
He is active in arbitration and is a Chartered Arbitrator. He is also active as mediator and expert in institutional and ad hoc procedures. Most of his appointments as arbitrator involve disputes concerning investments or long term contracts involving the public sector or utilities. He has recently been involved in a number procedures involving disputes in the operation of the NHS.