Attorney Profile
Michael Anderson
Managing Partner – USA Branch (New York)
Prestige Law Firms
Education
- Harvard Law School – Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude
- Georgetown University – B.A. in Political Science & International Relations
- Admitted to the New York State Bar
- Member of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Practice Areas
- International Business & Commercial Law
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Inheritance & Estate Planning
- International Arbitration & Cross-Border Litigation
- Banking, Securities & Finance Law
Professional Background
Michael Anderson is a seasoned attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience in the United States and abroad.
He began his career as a litigator at a prominent Wall Street law firm, where he specialized in securities regulation, corporate compliance, and cross-border disputes. His work with multinational clients gave him significant exposure to international arbitration and commercial law, laying the foundation for his global practice.
Over the years, Michael has developed deep expertise in inheritance and estate law for high-net-worth families with assets spread across multiple jurisdictions, often collaborating with European and Asian offices on succession planning and contested estate matters.
In 2014, Michael joined Prestige Law Firms and was later appointed Managing Partner of the USA Branch in New York City, overseeing the firm’s American operations. He represents Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and wealthy families, making Prestige Law Firms a trusted legal partner in the United States.
Notable Work
- Lead counsel in arbitration cases involving U.S. and European corporations before the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
- Successfully represented multinational banks in regulatory disputes before U.S. federal courts.
- Advised global families on cross-border inheritance matters involving estates valued over $1 billion.
- Guided tech companies through compliance with U.S. and international data privacy regulations.
Professional Memberships
- New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Michael regularly contributes to U.S. and international law journals on topics such as cross-border arbitration, estate law, and securities compliance. He is also a frequent speaker at global legal forums, where he discusses the evolving challenges of multi-jurisdictional estate and corporate disputes.