Since April 2021, Mike has been the Firm’s Managing Partner. Prior to becoming Managing Partner, he led the Firm’s Corporate Team for more than 10 years.
Mike began his career in the City of London as a corporate lawyer before moving to national law firm Clarke Willmott, where he spent a number of years before moving to Trethowans in 2009.
Alongside being Managing Partner, Mike continues to specialise in advising on company related matters with a particular specialism in the sale and purchase of companies and businesses. Mike is regarded as a leading individual in this field.
Notable work highlights
- Mike has extensive experience in advising owner managed businesses as well as large plcs on the sale and purchase of businesses. By way of example, he led a team of lawyers at Trethowans on the sale of an engineering business for consideration in excess of £50million. The transaction involved a number of complex matters including different international jurisdictions, competition law and sanctions related issues.
- In addition, Mike is a trusted adviser on shareholder and joint venture arrangements as well general corporate governance / compliance related issues.
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Win four Tickets to “Sleeping Beauty” with Lighthouse, Poole and Trethowans
19 Nov 2024
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Trethowans named in The Times Best Law Firms 2025
07 Nov 2024
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Trethowans achieves strong rankings in Chambers UK Guide 2025
22 Oct 2024
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Trethowans recognised with top rankings in Legal 500 2025
17 Oct 2024
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Trethowans team up with AFC Bournemouth for seventh season
25 Sep 2024
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Win four Tickets to “Sister Act” with Bournemouth Pavilion and Trethowans
29 Jul 2024
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Mark Osgood joins Trethowans as a Partner to further strengthen Dorset offering
15 May 2024
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Utilita Bowl Announces Partnership Extension with Trethowans
18 Apr 2024
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Trethowans ranks highly in Chambers UK Guide 2024
09 Nov 2023
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Trethowans recognised with top rankings in Legal 500 2024
06 Oct 2023
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Wishes will come true as Trethowans sponsor Aladdin
12 Sep 2023
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Trethowans lace up their running shoes and announce partnership with ABP Southampton Marathon
18 Aug 2023
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The Ageas Bowl Announces Partnership Extension With Trethowans
24 May 2023
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Trethowans listed in 100 Great Places to Work 2023
17 Mar 2023
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Trethowans named in The Times Best Law Firms 2023
03 Nov 2022
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