Michal Mantaj

Since his admission to practice over 10 years ago, Michal has spent most of his career working in the field of criminal defence and traffic law. In that time he has risen to the position of Special Counsel, making him one of our most senior criminal and traffic lawyers. His passion for and dedication to the law and the interests of his client's are reflected in his career achievements.

Michal is a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law; he is frequently invited to present papers on various aspects of criminal law at seminars for other lawyers; and has been selected by the Law Society to sit on its criminal law committee. These activities place Michal at the cutting edge of developments in Criminal and Traffic law.

Michal nominates the following three personal attributes as underpinning his approach to his work:

• A passion for making a real difference in his client's lives.
• A strong sense of the rights of the individual and, in particular, of those accused of criminal offences and;
• A competitive streak that is essential to robust court advocacy.

Relevant experience

• Civil corporate litigation
• Finance
• Insolvency
• Corporate fraud

Relevant qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws
• Accredited Specialist, Criminal Law

Papers presented

• "Big Brother and Your Business"- My Business Magazine February 2006.

Strengths

• Competitive
• Strategic thinker