Michael heads the firm's corporate team and is the senior partner in England.
He has considerable experience in corporate transactions (acting for sellers, buyers and debt or equity providers), corporate restructuring and shareholder disputes. He is regularly involved in contract negotiations, deal origination and deal restructuring.
Michael has over 25 years' experience as a corporate lawyer in the Midlands, advising private and public companies, management companies and private investors. He has been instrumental in the development of the corporate team becoming one of the leading corporate teams in the Midlands.
Michael has influence among all the major business bodies in the West Midlands as demonstrated through his current role as President of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
He is a former President and Treasurer of Birmingham Law Society.
He is a former Chairman of the Young Solicitors Group and Trainee Solicitors Group.
He is the current chair of the Midland's Corporate Finance Charity Ball Committee.
Michael enjoys playing golf and is a member of Edgbaston Golf Club. Other interests include holidaying in Portugal and watching football, cricket, golf and rugby.
“Leading individual”
Chambers UK 2012
(corporate/M&A band 4)
“The 'pragmatic' Michael Ward”
Legal 500 2011
“Michael Ward is well regarded for his representation of owner-managed businesses and large corporate clients”
Chambers UK 2011
Leading Individual (Band 4)
“The firm is excellent with key partners including Michael Ward”
Legal 500 2010
“Leading individual”
Chambers UK 2010
“Michael Ward is steeped in corporate law”
Legal 500 2009
“Michael Ward demonstrates his technical prowess in acquisitions, disposals, mergers and corporate finance”
Chambers UK 2009