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Michael Byrnes

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Michael commenced practice at the Bar in 2026. Prior to coming to the Bar, Michael worked as a solicitor in commercial litigation at an international law firm.

Michael’s experience has encompassed a broad range of commercial disputes across all levels of both State and Federal Courts. His work has included contractual disputes, shareholder and corporate disputes, property and leasing matters, misleading and deceptive conduct, restraints of trade, breaches of fidcuiary duty and professional negligence. He has acted for a wide range of clients, including in infrastructure, healthcare, property development, mining, government and telecommunications. 

Michael holds a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and Bachelor of Arts from Bond University, where he graduated as valedictorian.

Michael welcomes briefs in all areas of commercial litigation.

Year of call to the Bar: 2026
Year of call to Legal Practice: 2015
Year of call to Legal Practice: 2015
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