Michael has worked in the legal sector for 30 years. He is a Director and Barrister in our Court of Protection Health and Welfare department.
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
Floor 9 West Village, 114 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 1BA
Michael provides advice and representation to clients wanting solutions.
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Michael is a member of the Court of Protection Bar Association and he is ranked in the most recent edition of Chambers and Partners, a leading legal directory.
Michael has co-authored numerous articles published in peer reviewed journals concerning medico-legal issues arising in this area of practice. He is the co-author of Dementia & The Law: A Clinician’s Guide (Cambridge University Press, 2023).
Michael is, above all pragmatic, and seeks to find a solution to a problem with a minimum of cost and fuss.
Michael has practised in the field of mental health, capacity and community care law for over 25 years (with relevant experience in the preceding 5 years). He's represented clients with mental health problems of one form or another in the following jurisdictions:
“Michael Kennedy, Leesa Hullah and Alison Kaye are excellent. What shines through is their dedication to putting the wishes and feelings of P first and striving to achieve the best outcome for P.”
THE LEGAL 500
On Wednesday, 8th October 2025, our Court of Protection team hosted the annual Mental Capacity Act Conference. This year, marking twenty years since the introduction of the act, we welcomed over 300 professionals from across the country to The Queens Hotel, Leeds.
What is contempt in the Court of Protection and what should you do if you face an allegation of contempt?
Leeds will host the UK’s largest mental capacity conference on 17 October. The event will bring together leading legal and healthcare experts to tackle important issues surrounding mental capacity law.
Switalskis is celebrating three new appointments and a qualification achievement in its Court of Protection Health and Welfare (CoP) team.