“The clerking team are the best in the business. Michael Lay is super-efficient and a pleasure to deal with” – Legal 500 2026
Mike’s career started at the Law Society in 1988, he went on to Clerk at 4-5 Grays Inn Square and Family Law set 4PB. He joined 1 Hare Court (Then 1 Mitre Court Buildings) in 2001 as First Junior Clerk.
Together with his colleagues, he is responsible for the management and development of the Barristers practices. His day-to-day responsibilities include negotiating and billing the Barristers work, assigning cases and diary management, as well as assisting with other aspects of Chambers Management.
Outside of work Mike’s family keep him busy, he also enjoys playing Ice Hockey and Skiing. He holds a season ticket at Arsenal F.C.
