Michael Poole

Michael Poole is an experienced projects lawyer based in London, currently serving as Senior Legal Counsel for Infrastructure at Laing O'Rourke since February 2024. Previously, Michael held the position of Senior Associate at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP from March 2019 to February 2024, and was a Secondee Lawyer at Deutsche Bank from March 2018 to March 2019. Michael's extensive background includes significant roles at Norton Rose Fulbright, Marubeni Europower Ltd, Nordea Bank of Finland plc, and BP, focusing on project finance with expertise in renewable energy and infrastructure. Michael has a Barrister qualification from the Inns of Court School of Law, a Qualified Lawyer Transfer Test from the College of Law, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Nottingham.