
Prior to his call to the Bar, Michael worked in finance for five years and then qualified as a commercial solicitor specialising in intellectual property law. Michael transferred to the family Bar in 1998 and practises a wide range of family work including ancillary relief, trusts and cohabitation disputes, and Children Act matters, together with associated civil matters. Within his ancillary relief work, which is the principal area of his practice, he specialises in cases which have particular complexities including trusts, bankruptcy, partnerships and companies.
Michael is able to accept instructions on a direct access basis and he regularly gives lectures in relation to recent case law developments.
What the directories say
“Michael can see solutions others can’t. He’s also prepared to try novel approaches others might shy away from.”
“Michael is a strong advocate but also a skilful one, who fights hard without coming across as overly aggressive.”
“A robust advocate, who’s business-like and succinct in his courtroom manner.”
Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2024
“Michael is a tenacious advocate who is able to distinguish the good points from the bad ones. He is well able to stand his ground in the most difficult cases.”
The Legal 500 2024
“Michael is a talented advocate who prepares each case meticulously.”
“Michael Glaser KC is absolutely great. He’s punchy, good with clients and has great judgement. He’s very tenacious too.”
Chambers & Partners 2023
“Michael is astute, shrewd and commercial in finance cases. He looks at cases from all angles and is highly creative.”
“As an advocate, he is persuasive and has matured in silk. His opponents consider him a force to be reckoned with.”
“His encyclopaedic knowledge and use of cases is impressive, finding routes to outcomes that others cannot see. He never afraid to put forward a novel argument and quick on his feet.”
The Legal 500 2023
“Prominent family law practitioner in high demand for his expertise in complex matrimonial finance proceedings.”
“Glaser is well versed in complex trust and company issues relating to family cases.”
“A determined, focused advocate who knows every case, statute and argument and is constantly formulating the next approach or tactic. He thoroughly cares about his clients.” – band 2
Chambers & Partners 2022
“A formidable practitioner, who has an incisive grasp of complex technical aspects of the law.”
The Legal 500 2022
“A master strategist who sees creative solutions where others do not. He is extremely numerate and has a businesslike attitude to matters. He will fight to the death for his clients and understands keenly what they want to achieve.”
“Fearless in court, he’s absolutely committed to achieving the best result.”
“An exceptionally bright advocate with a tactical and considered approach.”
Chambers & Partners 2021
‘Unquestionably one of the best family silks at the Bar. Indefatigable and determined. Tactical and clever. Never leaves a stone unturned trying to get the best possible result for his clients.’
The Legal 500 2021
“Impresses with his immediate grasp of complex legal and factual issues, together with the ability to deliver his advice in a client-friendly way”
“He prepares the case thoroughly and doesn’t leave any stone unturned. Michael is an excellent advocate, who never fails to impress in court”
Chambers & Partners 2020
“Is quite simply outstanding”
“Is a tenacious and persuasive advocate who is a strong and dynamic negeotiator and meticulous in his preparation”
The Legal 500 2020
“One of, if not the most tenacious of advocates I’ve ever seen, and the best strategists I’ve come across”
Chambers & Partners 2019
“Michael’s tenacity, tactical nous and energy are his strengths”
“A forceful negotiator and a fearsome advocate”
The Legal 500 2018
“A very forthright barrister with intelligence and the ability to put clients at ease. He’s excellent at managing and negotiating with litigants in person, and is a barrister with real tenacity. He is particularly good at TOLATA cases as well as Schedule 1 matters.”
Chambers & Partners 2018
“He is an outstanding junior and a silk in the making” – Shortlisted for the Family and Children Junior Barrister of the Year 2018
The Legal 500 2017
“He’s the most tenacious of barristers. He knows the law inside out; the amount of knowledge he has at his fingertips is insane. He’s a great tactician, is persuasive and really fights a clients corner.”
Chambers & Partners 2017
“A tenacious advocate and a great team player.”
The Legal 500 2016
“He is numerate and good at expressing complex ideas in a simple way for clients. His advocacy is persistent and influential, and he will never drop a point if he feels it is worth running. He’s fearless and feared in equal measure.”
Chambers & Partners 2016
“Unfailingly diligent.”
The Legal 500 2015
“He definitely punches above his weight. He is robust and tenacious when he needs to be and is quite dogged at pursuing points. I’ve been in cases where he’s performed far better than silks ten years his senior. He’s a very good lateral thinker too, and will find a way round a problem.”
“He brings great energy to a case.”
Chambers & Partners 2015
“A pre-eminent junior handling a range of matrimonial finance issues, including trusts-related cases and cohabitation disputes. He is also highly respected for his expertise in public and private children law.”
“Michael is one of the stand-out barristers of his generation. He is clever, practical, empathetic and a team player.”
“He’s extremely good with clients and a tough negotiator.”
Chambers & Partners 2014
“Michael Glaser is a family law barrister with ‘great charm and ability’, say sources. He is recognised as a leading junior in ancillary relief work and public and private children law, whose recent successful cases include a High Court matter to determine the validity, in English law, of an Islamic marriage. As one peer commented, he is ‘a very impressive individual.'”
The Legal 500 2013
“Michael Glaser is ‘a fantastic barrister’ who is equally strong on children matters and difficult financial cases. He has in the last year been particularly active in ancillary relief cases, with sources reporting that ‘his background in banking means he has a firm grasp of complex financial matters and he is able to put incisive questions to the other side.'”
Chambers & Partners 2013
“Michael Glaser distinguishes himself from his peers in terms of his knowledge, style and level of engagement.”
The Legal 500 2012
“Michael Glaser is ‘conscientious, concerned for his clients and very good on his feet.'”
Chambers & Partners 2012
“Michael Glaser focuses predominantly on matrimonial finance. He is described as ‘full of energy and very supportive of his clients.'”
Chambers & Partners 2011