Michael Axe

Senior Associate

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Michael is a senior litigator with over 15 years’ experience of resolving Commercial Disputes for his clients, with particular expertise in relation to Professional Negligence, Franchising Disputes, Intellectual Property Disputes & Brand Protection, Tax Disputes, Insurance Disputes, and Commercial Agency Disputes. His clients range from multinational corporations, PLCs and SMEs, to high net-worth individuals involved in national or international commercial disputes against professionals and corporations. Michael specialises in helping potential claimants or defendants to resolve their commercial disputes, either through court proceedings (including proceedings in the Court of Appeal), or through alternative dispute resolution processes, such as mediation, arbitration or informal negotiations. His focus is always on achieving his clients’ objectives in as cost effective and proportionate way as possible. Michael also advises on strategies for avoiding disputes, and helps clients manage their risks effectively, including in relation to cyber-security and data protection/GDPR issues.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 398952

  • Based in Maidenhead, Berkshire
  • Licensed for 22 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Michael is a senior litigator with over 15 years’ experience of resolving Commercial Disputes for his clients, with particular expertise in relation to Professional Negligence, Franchising Disputes, Intellectual Property Disputes & Brand Protection, Tax Disputes, Insurance Disputes, and Commercial Agency Disputes. His clients range from multinational corporations, PLCs and SMEs, to high net-worth individuals involved in national or international commercial disputes against professionals and corporations. Michael specialises in helping potential claimants or defendants to resolve their commercial disputes, either through court proceedings (including proceedings in the Court of Appeal), or through alternative dispute resolution processes, such as mediation, arbitration or informal negotiations. His focus is always on achieving his clients’ objectives in as cost effective and proportionate way as possible. Michael also advises on strategies for avoiding disputes, and helps clients manage their risks effectively, including in relation to cyber-security and data protection/GDPR issues.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 398952

  • Based in Maidenhead, Berkshire
  • Licensed for 22 years

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  • Gardner Leader LLP

    Senior Associate

    2018 - Present 8 years and 6 months

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  • English

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

First Floor, 7 Frascati Way, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4UY

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Tracy

Company & Commercial

Genuinely caring, professional, practical service

Michael supported me through a business contract dispute where I was being bullied by a large corporation. His advice went above and beyond and gave me an honest and realistic view of the situation. He took the time to go through all of the options and the contracts in detail and advised me as to how I could best go about tackling the issue. After some persistence it paid off – I won without having to go to court which has been game-changing for my business. Michael genuinely cared and followed up several times to ensure everything was OK. Thank you Michael for your support!

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Thank you for leaving this excellent review for Michael Axe. We are pleased you were happy with the customer service overall you received. We will be sure to pass on your praise to our Dispute Resolution Solicitors in our Maidenhead office.

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Andy

Dispute Resolution

I can’t recommend Michael strongly enough.

I can’t recommend Michael strongly enough. He’s by far the best solicitor I have dealt with in all my years in business (and personally). He’s relentlessly thorough, knowledgeable, constructive and professional. In addition, this is all over laced with a human and empathetic manner, that was extremely helpful during the tough and sometimes emotional points when dealing with my case.

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Hi Andy, thank you for leaving this excellent review. We are pleased you were happy with the customer service you received from Michael Axe. We will be sure to pass on your praise to our Dispute Resolution Solicitors at our Maidenhead office.

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Just Shutters

Consumer

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

Yet again, we are very happy with the highly professional service we have received from Gardner Leader and, more specifically, Michael Axe. Highly professional, timely, responsive and focused. Definitely recommended.

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Thank you for leaving this excellent review for Michael Axe. We are pleased you were happy with the customer service overall you received. We will be sure to pass on your praise to our Dispute Resolution Solicitors in our Maidenhead office.

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Anonymous

Consumer

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

Prompt, detailed, and professional feedback and service. Highly recommended.

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Thank you for leaving such positive feedback, we are so pleased you were happy with the service our Dispute Resolution Solicitors and Michael Axe provided.

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Anonymous

Consumer

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

We were very pleased indeed the way our concerns were dealt with, very efficiently and we were put at ease immediately. We highly recommend Gardner Leader.

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We appreciate your review for Michael Axe in our Maidenhead office. We will be sure to pass on the positive feedback to Michael and our Solicitors in the Dispute Resolution team.

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Just Shutters

Company & Commercial

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

Michael Axe is to be recommended and commended for the excellent work he has done and will do for Just Shutters. His responses are timely, to the point, accurate and ultimately successful. He takes responsibility for the direction of the required work and delivers it with great professionalism. Thank you to Michael and the team.

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Robin

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Litigation / Dispute Resolution

We were provided with a great service. There was excellent understanding of our requirements without pushing for any unnecessary additional costs.

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We are delighted to hear of your positive experience with Michael Axe and our Dispute Resolution Solicitors. Do not hesitate to contact Michael or our Maidenhead office if you require any guidance in the future.

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