Michael Godden
Partner
London
Michael Godden
Partner
London
Contact details
Michael has over 20 years’ experience representing banks, funds, dealers and corporate trustees in complex, high-profile and high-value disputes. His cases frequently involve parallel proceedings.
He is best known for advising clients on banking and finance disputes, including those involving derivatives, debt capital markets, commodities and trade finance, Islamic finance and syndicated lending.
His experience also includes advising on sovereign debt issues.
Michael also advises clients on internal investigations, complex and cross-border fraud, asset tracing and enforcement, and restructuring and insolvency cases.
Qualifications
Professional
Academic
Solicitor-Advocate (All Higher Courts), 2003
Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Bristol, 1998
Bachelor of Laws, University of Bristol, 1997
Related articles
Blog Post: 08 June 2023
English High Court rejects Spain’s immunity objection to registration of ICSID award
The English High Court has rejected Spain’s application to set aside an order registering an award arising under the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and the Convention on the Settlement of Investment…
Publications: 17 March 2023
Qualifications
Professional
Academic
Solicitor-Advocate (All Higher Courts), 2003
Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Bristol, 1998
Bachelor of Laws, University of Bristol, 1997
Recognition
Michael is truly excellent. His legal knowledge is just as good as a QC, but he wears his learning lightly and has an excellent client manner and tactical sense.
Legal 500 UK 2022
He is fantastic - a really smart guy with encyclopaedic knowledge.
Chambers UK 2022
Calm and thoughtful even in the most stressful circumstances.
Chambers UK 2022
A bright and pragmatic lawyer.
Chambers UK 2022
