Profiles
Paul Mitchell
Paul qualified as a solicitor in 1982, and has been in practice since then.
A founder member of Mitchell Wilde LLP in 2005, his expertise is in work relating to an unusually wide range of business related disputes. He has won cases in Courts up to and including the House of Lords (where he was involved in a case which changed the law about the liability of policemen for wrongdoing in the course of an investigation, following a series of multi million pound fraud cases).
His recent cases have included a high court trial following the break up of an Anglo-German joint venture. Paul has a special interest in disputes arising from the development and application of IT, and in business related crime and commercial fraud, as well as in shareholder and partner disputes.
Paul has recently carried out work for:
- Reabrook, Swadlincote, Derbyshire
- Gas World, Ilkeston and Nottingham
- Skymark, Ilkeston and Scunthorpe
- Dennis Horton & Son, Lincoln Skoda
Paul’s loyal client base includes those who have worked with him since before Mitchell Wilde was founded.
“I’ve been taking legal advice from Paul Mitchell since 1990. My confidence in him is such that I was more than happy to continue to work with him when Mitchell Wilde was established – it’s always been an excellent working relationship.” – Grahame Rummery, Autoclenz Ltd, Swadlincote.
David Wilde
After taking both a law degree and a post-graduate degree in law at Cambridge University, David took the Law Society’s Final Examination. As one of the few people to finish the Solicitors Accounts course with a wish to know more rather than less about accounting, he then obtained the Certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants whilst completing his two years training with a large firm of commercial solicitors in Manchester.
Looking for closer client contact and the opportunity to advise on a wide range of commercial matters, he moved to Lincolnshire where he dealt with a wide range of commercial transactions and was a partner in a firm of solicitors in Lincoln for a number of years.
His wish to experience business from the inside and his long-standing interest in IT law led to a move to Nottingham and eight years working as in-house legal adviser to a group of computer software companies.
After a further period in private practice in Nottinghamshire, David joined with Paul Mitchell to set up Mitchell Wilde LLP.
David has recently carried out work for:
- Escape Play, Giltbrook, Nottingham
- Lexicon Homes, High Wycombe
- Smart Women, Nottingham
David’s thorough approach to tackling complicated cases is appreciated by his clients.
“During the time we have been working with Mitchell Wilde, David Wilde’s advice has been invaluable in helping us deal with some difficult and complicated land issues. They always provide a reliable and friendly service.” – Tom Doughty, Lexicon Homes Ltd, High Wycombe.
David’s hobbies include transport history, conducting his local church choir and trying to convince himself that he can still play badminton.
Louise Madeley
Louise joined Mitchell Wilde in September 2007, having previously worked for law firms in Derby, Leicester and York, and qualified as a solicitor on 1 October 2009.
She has a law degree from University of Leicester and completed the Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Law School.
Her specialist areas of law include commercial property, commercial agreements and debt collection.
Outside the practice, Louise’s interests include cooking and gardening, and the rehabilitation of ex-racing greyhounds.
Louise has recently carried out work for:
- Autoclenz, Swadlincote, Derbyshire
- Skills Motor Coaches, Nottingham
- David Sharp Studios, Alfreton
- Recart, Nottingham
“Louise’s expertise has been invaluable in advising us on the contents of and risks involved in commercial leases. She has dealt effectively with urgent and complex issues.” – Lee Bown, Recart