Michael Cover

Michael specialises in technology, intellectual property and commercial disputes, helping businesses, professionals, public bodies and private clients resolve conflicts involving software, telecommunications, patents, trade marks, commercial contracts, shareholder relationships and international trade.

Having practised as both a barrister and solicitor before moving into full-time ADR work, Michael brings decades of experience in dispute resolution. In addition to mediation, he acts as an arbitrator, adjudicator and dispute board member, providing valuable insight into the strengths, risks and commercial realities of complex disputes.

His mediation experience includes software and IT disputes, intellectual property claims, construction and engineering matters, energy disputes, insurance claims, maritime disputes, partnership conflicts, professional negligence claims and trusts and probate matters. He is particularly experienced in disputes involving technical subject matter, cross-border issues and multiple stakeholders.

Clients value Michael's approachable, commercially astute and highly effective style. He builds trust quickly, prepares thoroughly and is willing to challenge assumptions where appropriate, helping parties identify practical solutions and move towards durable settlement agreements.