Profiles
Paul Mitchell
Paul is able to advise on all aspects of business disputes and has almost 30 years’ experience in the field of litigation. He advises on a wide range of contentious litigation issues including contractual disputes, injunctions, minority shareholder actions, business and share sale disputes, and insolvency cases, as well as the all-important business matter of debt collection. He has a particular interest in advising on injunctions to prevent unlawful competition, often by former employees or partners.
He has experience of dealing with complex frauds, and of conducting cases successfully up to and including the House of Lords.
In addition to advising on commercial litigation more widely, Paul specialises in advising on claims for professional negligence. He handles a broad range of commercial negligence claims including those arising out of mishandled litigation, commercial property transactions, business sales and purchases, and the administration of estates. He is a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association.
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 gardening, the rehabilitation of ex-racing greyhounds and travelling around the UK in her motorhome with her own retired 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
Louise is currently on maternity leave and hopes to return to Mitchell Wilde during October 2012.