Mike's primary area of expertise is in banking and financial services disputes arising from lending, hedging, regulated sales and private equity. Mike also advises in a wide range of commercial disputes, typically including cross jurisdictional issues.
Attentive and user-friendly with clients and counsel, while being ruthless with the opposition. Mike is vastly experienced, endlessly energetic, and obsessed with fighting his client’s corner in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.
Legal 500
- 2022
I would thoroughly endorse Mike, and the rest of his litigation team, for their significant contribution to us in the face of a highly complex and challenging process. With his formidable experience as a leading litigator, aligned with his creativity, calmness and standout intellect, Mike is rightly considered to be one the best in the business.
Infrastructure client CEO
Michael Hawthorne grasps the complexities of a case extremely quickly.
Stuart advises on cyber readiness, breach response, and litigation arising out of data breaches. Stuart also advises both suppliers and customers of distressed technology projects. He is experienced in litigation, arbitration, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Sylvia assists companies, states and state-owned entities in the resolution of complex, high-stakes and politically sensitive disputes arising under contracts, bilateral investment treaties (BITs) or multilateral treaties such as the Energy Charter Treaty. Sylvia has acted as both counsel and arbitrator and has extensive experience in the energy, mining, infrastructure and telecommunications industries.
Sam is trusted adviser to many of the firm's Retail & Consumer clients, advising investors, founders and management teams on private equity and M&A transactions. Specialisms include Lifestyle; Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Brands; Leisure & Hospitality; and Food & Beverage.
Stephen is an experienced technology lawyer with a particular focus on advising financial services clients. He advises on a range of technology related matters including contracts for cloud services, software, data and artificial intelligence.
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