Solicitor – Admitted 2003
Standout partners are David Thompson and Charlotte Bolton. We work with these partners across both litigation and non-contentious matters; they are extremely personable, knowledgeable across different business sectors, and I have complete faith that the advice they provide to us and our clients is commercial, sensible, and reasonably priced. They offer high-quality advice, which you might expect from one of the leading London law firms in the regions, and this is highly valued by ourselves and our clients.
David Thompson – such a great person to put in front of a client, David is so friendly and easy going, but backs this up with comprehensive and perfectly directed legal knowledge.
Overview
I am a Partner in Michelmores’ Commercial team. I am also responsible for leading the Firm’s cross-office multi-disciplinary Consumer Brands team, as well as heading-up the Firm’s Intellectual Property team.
My practice encompasses a wide range of commercial work, acting for a broad spectrum of clients, from start-ups and entrepreneurs through to international household names.
I value the long-term relationships which I have fostered with many of my clients, built on delivering practical and, where necessary, pragmatic advice.
I have a particular passion for advising clients operating in the Food & Drink sector. A number of my key clients are certified B-Corps, which has served as a fantastic education for me – recognising that a client’s desired outcomes may not be purely based on financial metrics.
I joined Michelmores fresh from law school just over 20 years ago. It has been a privilege to mature as a lawyer and build a practice in tandem with the Firm’s growth over the past two decades.
I hold a Post-Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law from Nottingham Law School.
Recent experience
Advising a UK PE house on the commercial and IP related aspects of the sale of its VCT fund management business to a leading specialist alternative asset manager
Advising a national food delivery box business in relation to its supply and fulfilment arrangements, including the transition from a long-term fulfilment partner to a new one
Advising a leading wine and spirit supplier on a number of fulfilment arrangements relating to white labelled supply to end customers
Advising a multinational health food retailer on regulatory matters, including consumer protection legislation
Advising a UK university client on the renegotiation of supply arrangements for its virtual learning environment
