header-logo header-logo

19 February 2026
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
printer mail-detail

Michelman Robinson—Daniel Burbeary

Firm names partner as London office managing partner

Michelman Robinson has appointed Daniel Burbeary as office managing partner of its London office, reinforcing leadership as the firm continues its international expansion. Burbeary was the firm’s first official solicitor hire in the UK and the first partner to join the London office, playing a central role in establishing and integrating the platform into the firm’s global strategy.

Admitted in England and Wales, Burbeary focuses on cross-border litigation and international arbitration, with particular expertise in complex fraud and asset recovery matters. He has represented clients across multiple jurisdictions, including Africa, China, Russia and former CIS countries, and is regularly instructed on high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Chairman and co-founding partner Sanford Michelman said: ‘Dan has been instrumental in establishing our London presence and shaping the office into a key part of the firm’s international platform… His leadership, global perspective, and deep experience in complex cross-border matters make him exceptionally well suited to lead the office through its continued pattern of growth.’

Burbeary added: ‘I’m honoured to take on this role at such an exciting time for the firm… We’ve built a strong foundation in London, and I look forward to continuing to grow the platform while deepening our integration across offices and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.’

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Michelman Robinson—Daniel Burbeary

Michelman Robinson—Daniel Burbeary

Firm names partner as London office managing partner

Bellevue Law—Sally Hall

Bellevue Law—Sally Hall

Employment boutique strengthens data protection and privacy offering with senior consultant hire

NLJ Career Profile: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law

NLJ Career Profile: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law

Ken Fowlie, chairman of Stowe Family Law, reflects on more than 30 years in legal services after ‘falling into law’

NEWS
Children can claim for ‘lost years’ damages in personal injury cases, the Supreme Court has held in a landmark judgment
Holiday lets may promise easy returns, but restrictive covenants can swiftly scupper plans. Writing in NLJ this week, Andrew Francis of Serle Court recounts how covenants limiting use to a ‘private dwelling house’ or ‘private residence’ have repeatedly defeated short-term letting schemes
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already embedded in the civil courts, but regulation lags behind practice. Writing in NLJ this week, Ben Roe of Baker McKenzie charts a landscape where AI assists with transcription, case management and document handling, yet raises acute concerns over evidence, advocacy and even judgment-writing
The Supreme Court has drawn a firm line under branding creativity in regulated markets. In Dairy UK Ltd v Oatly AB, it ruled that Oatly’s ‘post-milk generation’ trade mark unlawfully deployed a protected dairy designation. In NLJ this week, Asima Rana of DWF explains that the court prioritised ‘regulatory clarity over creative branding choices’, holding that ‘designation’ extends beyond product names to marketing slogans
From cat fouling to Part 36 brinkmanship, the latest 'Civil way' round-up is a reminder that procedural skirmishes can have sharp teeth. NLJ columnist Stephen Gold ranges across recent decisions with his customary wit
back-to-top-scroll