JUNIOR PROFILE

Mike Wilkinson

UK Bar 2026

18 St John Street

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Chancery

Northern (Bar)

3 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Northern (Bar)

1 year ranked

About

Provided by 18 St John Street

Practice Areas

Dr Mike Wilkinson is a commercial and business and property law specialist, frequently instructed in high-value disputes in the Business and Property Courts. His core areas include commercial disputes, professional negligence, mortgage and property litigation, and civil fraud claims. Mike is particularly valued by instructing solicitors for his tactical insight, accessibility, and calm, hands-on approach, especially when urgent interim relief is required.

He has experience acting in applications for freezing orders, search orders, and injunctions, and regularly advises on rescission, termination and limitation issues in live transactions. Mike also handles contentious probate and Inheritance Act matters, including trust disputes.

Mike holds a PhD in banking and finance, and an LLM in EU Law. He is a qualified mediator, accredited for public access, and is experienced in arbitration and cross-border disputes.

Professional Memberships

Northern Chancery Bar Association

Northern Circuit Commercial Bar Association

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Chancery - Northern (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Mike Wilkinson possesses impressive knowledge of a wide range of complex matters with a specialism in business and property law. He has experience acting in commercial contract disputes and professional negligence cases.

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - Northern (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Mike Wilkinson has a broad range of practice, concerning business and property disputes. Mike Wilkinson is also a qualified mediator.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Mike doesn't go the extra mile, he goes the extra league. He is very much a team player.
ChanceryUK Bar
Mike has a very good eye for detail, especially when it comes to documents. That's when he comes into his element. He picks up things we have missed.
ChanceryUK Bar
Mike is excellent and commercial in his outlook. He has direction. He will take all the best points and will not waste time with any bad points.
ChanceryUK Bar
He is truly an exceptional lawyer to work with, you always want him on your side and he has the clients' best interests at heart.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar