The Paloma Consultancy™

 Mike has been a close trusted advisor for a number of years now. His informal but professional, commercial approach has been a real asset, his drafting skills being second to none, and I would not hesitate to recommend his support services to individuals and organisations alike. 

Ammar Mirza CBE
High Sheriff of Tyne & Wear, Chairman of Asian Business Connexions

 We have engaged Mike's hybrid business and legal expertise to support a number of our clients over recent years. We have always found him to be approachable, professional, and a pleasure to work with. He has demonstrated a continued ability to act with empathy, independence, and focus when it comes to the needs of businesses, their shareholders, and individual clients alike. We would not hesitate to recommend his services to other firms of accountants. 

Peter Weldon
Owner, Peter Weldon & Co Ltd Chartered Accountants

 Mike is great to work with. His advice is relevant and his manner courteous and respectful at all times. He gets to the essence of issues quickly and communicates complex subject matter in a way that is understandable and actionable. We deal with many large, heavily resourced organisations day to day, so having Mike on call with his all round commercial and legal experience gives us peace of mind that we are on an even playing field where we are confident to thrust forward and prosper. I would not hesitate to recommend Mike's services to other businesses. 

Matthew Cornish
Managing Director, Nova Greentech Limited

 I was introduced to Mike a few years ago when I was involved in a seemingly intractable dispute with an investor. Over a three year period, he advised on all matters relating to the dispute, and although my business sector was not strictly within his field of expertise, his advice was golden - which resulted in a resolution that went far beyond what I could have imagined when the situation arose. 

Zahra Zomorrodian
Film Producer

 Mike collaborated remotely with us on a non reserved, pre contentious employment related matter and we found him a pleasure to deal with. His attitude was positive and professional at all times and his remote commercial input secured a result which was pragmatic, financially beneficial and avoided escalation to what could have otherwise been costly, uncertain litigation. 

Partner
"Times 200 Leading Law Firm"

 We recently engaged the services of Mike to assist the Club with a contractual issue with one of our suppliers, which may have had serious financial repercussions for the club had we not got our position right. From the outset, Mike fully understood our position and what outcome we wanted to achieve. His advice was invaluable. His knowledge of contract law was most impressive, as was his ability to explain it in a way, even we could understand. He prepared a written response on our behalf and following a meeting we had with our supplier, we achieved the outcome we wanted. This would not have been possible without Mike's help, something we are most grateful for. 

Stephen Storey
Chair, Ashington Cricket Club

 He (Mike) just understands the business.. He just gets the business, he gets me. I would never bring someone into the business who I didn't like. I spent a lot of time with him before bringing him onto the board - you have to get on with them and you have to also be prepared to be challenged by them. 

Toby Bridges, Chairman, NBT Group Limited (2019)
Award Winning Integrated Services Business

 Mike has advised our business for some years now. He has helped us navigate complicated matters with clarity as well as certainty, and is more than willing to take ownership of issues where that is required. His advice has always been clear, forthright and constructive, with a continual focus on the wider commercial picture and on keeping our risks and costs to a minimum. 

Director
The SME Centre of Excellence

 When starting out in business, it can be hard to know what you need in place to protect you and your business – whether contractually, in intellectual property and more. Mike provided the assurance and technical expertise necessary to protect my business when entering into new contracts, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his services. 

Hannah McGivern
Founder, HAN Communications

 As a not for profit social enterprise, we rely heavily on the voluntary support of honest, experienced professionals to help progress our objectives of encouraging inclusivity and eradicating discrimination. Mike has been a great support in this regard and continues to contribute to our activities constructively and proactively whenever requested on a pro bono basis, which is immensely appreciated. 

Asian Business Connexions

 Power Wholesale Limited has engaged Mike to prepare many legal documents over the last ten years. I have always found Mike to be very professional in his approach to the documentation we have required. He is polite and courteous and always delivers in a prompt and timely manner. I would recommend Mike to prepare any legal documentation that falls within his scope. On a personal note I wish him great success in the future. 

Neil Cornish
Managing Director

 Mike has been my go to advisor for a number of years; providing all the necessary professional advice and guidance required on both a business and personal level. Having Mike, with his comprehensive knowledge, background and experience within the Boardroom is more than an asset for any corporation or SME. 

Stephen Hastie
Business Analyst

 Mike has been a part of our business journey now for many years and his approach has been fresh, constructive and immensely helpful at all times. He thinks as much as a businessperson as a lawyer and this enables him to be proactively involved with the business as opposed to reactive at a welcome fraction of the cost of market alternatives. 

Moet Bondi
Owner, 1Room Ltd