Michael is a commercial lawyer advising clients on a wide range of commercial matters including supply and purchase terms, franchise agreements, IT software agreements, agency agreements and manufacturing agreements.

He works with a variety of clients, ranging from start-up businesses to multinational companies across a broad range of sectors including automotive, retail, manufacturing and technology. Recent experience includes advising:

• a telecommunications provider on its IT infrastructure framework agreements;
• an automotive manufacturer on IT software agreements for its ongoing projects;
• a supermarket chain on an agreement with a rapid grocery delivery service;
• an international retail and intellectual property group on its international supply and licensing arrangements;
• a supermarket chain in relation to a pilot supply of goods and services arrangement;
• an international retailer in relation to its framework retail concession agreement with a UK airport;
• a start-up company on its mobile delivery app service and various legal requirements;
• a national food manufacturer on a licensing and reselling agreement;
• an international appliance manufacturer on its vehicle leasing agreements; and
• a property technology company on a suite of agreements for its new digital platforms.

Since joining Shoosmiths, Michael has completed a secondment with an international Fortune 500 logistics company assisting the in-house legal team with its daily commercial contracting arrangements, gaining valuable insights into the type of legal assistance required by in-house legal teams and the necessity to provide pragmatic and focused legal advice.

Michael studied Law at the University of Manchester before completing his Legal Practice Course with Distinction at the University of Law Birmingham. Before joining Shoosmiths in January 2022, he trained and qualified at a leading Legal 500-ranked firm and was a Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer in 2020.