5 St Andrew's Hill are delighted to announce that Sharmistha Michaels has been appointed to be a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal by the Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Lord Justice Dingemans.
Sharmistha was called to the Bar in 2002 and became a Fee-paid First-tier Tribunal Judge in 2025. She has been assigned to the Immigration and Asylum Chamber, with effect from 2 February 2026.
5 St Andrew's Hill would like to congratulate Sharmistha on her appointment and wish her every success in her new role.
Sharmistha Michaels is an experienced barrister who has substantial and wide-ranging experience in Professional Discipline and Regulation, Extradition, Inquests and Inquiries. She offers advice and representation during all stages of the disciplinary process and is experienced in handling complex cases. Sharmistha also sits part-time as a Legally Qualified Chair/Legal Assessor in a number of regulatory disciplines, giving her a unique insight into how best to achieve positive outcomes for her clients.
