Sir Michael Barnett is a Consultant Counsel in the firm's Dispute Resolution Practice. Formerly a senior partner in GrahamThompson for twenty-five years, Sir Michael is the founding Partner of the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice.?In 2009, he was conferred the award of Knight Bachelor by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in recognition of his exemplary contributions to the judicial system of The Bahamas. In 2010, Sir Michael was made an Honorary Bencher of Lincoln's Inn.?He is an exceptional litigator, with an illustrious career distinguished by public service and mentorship.?Sir Michael rejoined GrahamThompson in March 2026.

Bar Admissions

• Bar of England and Wales
• The Bahamas Bar

Professional Associations

Law Reform and Revision Commissioner, Law Reform and Revision Commission, 2024 to 2025

President of the Court of Appeal, 2020 to 2024

Justice of the Court of Appeal, 2019 to 2020

Acting Justice of the Court of Appeal, 2017 to 2019

Chief Justice of The Bahamas, 2009 to 2015

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs of The Bahamas, 2008 to 2009

Chairman, Water and Sewerage Corporation, 1998 to 2002

Member, Financial Services Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, 1998 to 2000

Chairman, Industrial Relations Board, 1993 to 1997

President, The Bahamas Bar Association, 1989 to 1991

Examiner, Law of Civil Procedures, The Bahamas Bar Association, 1985 to 1990

Acting Stipendiary and Circuit Magistrate, 1985 to 1988

Chairman, Catholic Board of Education, 1981 to 1989

Registrar of Examinations, The Bahamas Bar Association, 1980 to 1985

The Bahamas Bar Association

The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn