Solicitor Profile
Lawbridge Solicitors is run by Michael Pope an experienced employment, litigation and insolvency solicitor.
Michael Pope
Michael joined Woolsey Morris & Kennedy solicitors in Sidcup in January 1983. He was a partner in Woolsey Morris & Kennedy for 21 years, from 1 May 1987 until 30 April 2008. On 1 May 2008 Michael started Lawbridge Solicitors with a view to providing high quality, affordable legal services through efficient use of information technology and reduced overheads. Michael has a Masters Degree in Employment Law and Relations with Distinction from the University of Leicester.
Michael’s experience
Employment law: Michael has considerable experience in all aspects of employment law including advising employees, directors and substantial organisations, acting as advocate in the employment tribunal, representing clients in employment mediation and conducting seminars and training. He has successfully managed a very large number of employment disputes over many years including dismissal, various forms of discrimination and contract claims.
Disputes & Litigation: Having acted as solicitor in disputes in the Commercial Court, the Queen’s Bench Division, the Chancery Division, the Technology and Construction Court, the Companies Court and many County Courts, Michael has wide experience of litigation and dispute resolution. He has handled disputes involving various types of contracts, technology and intellectual property, professional negligence, partnerships, directors and shareholders, consumer problems, financial services and insolvency. He has represented clients in mediation and negotiations and advised in connection with enforcement and asset recovery.
Insolvency and bankruptcy: Michael has advised many insolvency practitioners, businesses and individuals in relation to a wide variety of insolvency issues and problems including dealing with winding up and bankruptcy petitions, making applications to the Companies Court and County Courts and negotiating settlements of disputes relating to the ownership of assets.
Company and Commercial: Michael has have drafted and negotiaited commercial contracts and documents for activities in a wide range of commercial sectors and he acted for clients in buying, selling and incorporating businesses and transferring business assets. He has advised directors and shareholders in relation to a range of commecial and legal issues.