Michael joins from DAC Beachcroft and prior to that spent 5 years at Eversheds.  He brings with him a breadth of knowledge and experience in large and complex commercial disputes.

Michael says:

“I am delighted to have joined Freeths at such an exciting time and am very much looking forward to working with the team, our clients and intermediaries”.

In addition, the department has also seen its former trainee solicitor, Josh Middleton qualify into the team.  Josh is currently advising clients across a wide-range of disputes, including complex professional negligence claims and product liability disputes. 

Richard Coates, Partner and Head of Dispute Management in Birmingham says:

“Our aim is to recruit the best people. We are delighted to welcome Michael and Josh to the department to enhance its already strong team of lawyers. They have joined at a time when the team and the firm continues to experience exceptional year on year growth”.