Sport; Sponsorship; Advertising

Michael is a Partner in the firm's Sports Group and head of the Media and Entertainment Group.

He advises athletes and other talent, clubs and teams, the organisers of major sporting events and global brands on commercial agreements and regulatory issues. He has specialist expertise advising on playing contracts, sponsorship agreements, brand ambassador and endorsement arrangements and the licensing and exploitation of intellectual property, technology and media rights.

Admitted as a Solicitor in 2009 having trained at Harbottle & Lewis; made Partner in 2017.

Law Society European Sponsorship Association

The University of Birmingham The College of Law

Football, cricket, golf, tennis, squash and swimming; ECB Level II cricket coach