Serious crime.

Articled Conn Goldberg; qualified 1974; prosecuting solicitor West Yorkshire County Council 1975-76; assistant solicitor Glaisyers 1976; partner 1979; partner Crossley Mackey & Co 1980-87; partner Burton Copeland on amalgamation in 1987.

Manchester Law Society Past President of the Manchester Law Society

In a career spanning 45 + years, Mike has specialised in criminal law. His experience has covered the whole criminal law spectrum from serious organised crime, gangland murder and international drug conspiracies, through to fraud and white collar crime. Mike has developed a particular specialism in cases involving complex medical and forensic issues with particular reference to shaken baby syndrome, medical malpractice and gross negligence manslaughter. He has been instructed by the Health and Safety Executive in a number of prosecutions and has also defended in cases involving professional disciplinary proceedings. He is a past president of Manchester Law Society and past Senior and Managing Partner of the firm.

De La Salle College, Manchester; Leeds University (1970 LLB Hons).