Background
O'Connell, Michael was born in 1962 in Newry, Northern Island.
O'Connell, Michael was born in 1962 in Newry, Northern Island.
Birmingham Polytechnic (Bachelor of Arts, Honours, 1984). Spoken languages: English.
Worked at Bailhache Labesse. Admitted to the bar, Ecrivain (Jersey Solicitor). 1987, Jersey Bar.
Member: Jersey Law Society.
Formed in 1994 by the merger of the two long established practices, Bailhache Labesse is one of the largest legal practices in Jersey. It consists of eight partners, all of whom have either been called to the Jersey Bar as Advocates of the Royal Court or been admitted as Jersey Solicitors, together with some 90 members of staff. The practice is involved in the provision of a wide range of legal services, with particular expertise in commercial litigation, banking and securities work.
In addition, trust and corporate work is undertaken and advice can be provided on all aspects of Jersey taxation.
A defender, he was a member of the West Coast Eagles inaugural VFL squad in 1987 and made 10 appearances that year.
