Practice Overview
Mikhael joined Thirty Park Place in May 2009, having previously undertaken pupillage and practised in Swansea.
He has a wide experience of prosecuting and defending in both the Magistrates' and Crown Courts throughout Wales and the South West.
In addition, he covers all aspects of personal injury law, which he is happy to undertake under a conditional fee agreement, including road traffic accidents, occupier's liability, workplace injuries and tripping claims, (with a particular interest in occupational disease). He also appears in benefits and CICA appeals, and has extensive experience of coroners' inquests.
Mikhael accepts instructions relating to other aspects of civil litigation, including disputes on costs, breach of contract, credit hire agreements, housing and employment.
Prior to joining the bar, Mikhael worked for over four years with two personal injury firms, gaining experience of both Claimant and Defendant work. He also worked for a number of human rights law organisations and was a legal assistant on death row cases in Oklahoma.
Mikhael is a fluent Welsh speaker, and regularly conducts cases in Welsh.
Recommendations
'Rising star Mikhael Puar makes an entrance into this year's rankings, impressing observers with his industrial disease expertise and high level of responsiveness'.
(Chambers UK 2012)
Memberships
- Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
- Bar Pro Bono Unit
- Criminal Bar Association
- Personal Injury Bar Association
Education
- LL.B (Hons) - 1st class
- BVC - classed as outstanding