Michael started his career in the City with Slaughter & May having qualified in 1977. Michael has been a Partner with Wortley Byers for over 20 years. Michael advises on a broad range of commercial issues including takeovers, mergers, joint ventures, shareholders and investment agreements, directors' rights and duties and agency and distribution agreements.

Michael is listed as a legal expert specialising in Corporate and Commercial in the Legal Experts Directory 2009.

Michael is also a Notary and is a member of the Council of The Notaries Society. Michael is a liveryman with the Worshipful Company of Scriveners and has a keen interest in languages.

To arrange for an appointment or for further information please contact:

Tel 01277 268333
Fax 01277 268433
Email mlightowler@wortleybyers.co.uk





The 2009 Legal 500 states:

"The automotive, engineering and technology sectors are particular areas of focus for Wortley Byers’ corporate team. In 2008 the firm advised on the sale of a majority interest in Hyde Sails. Michael Lightowler has considerable charity law experience."