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Mike Hayward

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Mike is Head of Woodfines’ Crime and Regulatory team, specialising in the representation of Individuals and Businesses against prosecutions brought by the Crown Prosecution Service, Trading Standards, the Health and Safety Executive, and other enforcement agencies. He specialises in Court and Committee Advocacy; Grave Crimes (homicide / fraud, including multi-million pound fraud / sexual offences / etc); Licensing (alcohol / SEV / taxi); Proceeds of Crime; and Motoring Defence. Mike acts for those in the transport, haulage and distribution industry; advising on all aspects of Operator Licensing. He is a member of a regional FTA Freight Transport Council. He also advises businesses and individuals facing Public Law challenges with Local Authorities (Licensing and Planning). He has experience in assisting clients at application stage, at Committee, and in Appeals before all Courts, including the High Court. Under his lead, the team were successful in the first ever case of its type concerning taxi licensing, with national implications. Mike began his career with the Crown Prosecution Service in 1990 before specialising in defending from 1995. He joined Woodfines in 2002, and became a Partner in 2012.

Woodfines LLP Woodfines LLP

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 417011

  • Based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

  • Licensed for 17 years

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Woodfines LLP Woodfines LLP

Mike is Head of Woodfines’ Crime and Regulatory team, specialising in the representation of Individuals and Businesses against prosecutions brought by the Crown Prosecution Service, Trading Standards, the Health and Safety Executive, and other enforcement agencies. He specialises in Court and Committee Advocacy; Grave Crimes (homicide / fraud, including multi-million pound fraud / sexual offences / etc); Licensing (alcohol / SEV / taxi); Proceeds of Crime; and Motoring Defence. Mike acts for those in the transport, haulage and distribution industry; advising on all aspects of Operator Licensing. He is a member of a regional FTA Freight Transport Council. He also advises businesses and individuals facing Public Law challenges with Local Authorities (Licensing and Planning). He has experience in assisting clients at application stage, at Committee, and in Appeals before all Courts, including the High Court. Under his lead, the team were successful in the first ever case of its type concerning taxi licensing, with national implications. Mike began his career with the Crown Prosecution Service in 1990 before specialising in defending from 1995. He joined Woodfines in 2002, and became a Partner in 2012.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 417011

  • Based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

  • Licensed for 17 years

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  • English

Contact

01908 202150
mhayward@woodfines.co.uk
https://woodfines.co.uk/about-us/meet-our-teams/mike-hayward/

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)

3rd Floor, One Grafton Mews, Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 1FB

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    Mike was professional, helpful and honest throughout the experience. Mike was very timely in all communication. Happy to recommend Woodfines.

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    Mike was honestly amazing at supporting myself and my family whilst dealing with the case. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to deal with it and keep me calm throughout. Thank you so much.

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    Mike Hayward- highly recommended

    Through several meetings Mike strategised how my case would progress. We discussed all the options and came to a decision on what to do. We came out of court with a better than expected outcome. Mike also dealt with the DVSA, to ensure I could continue with my role as a driving instructor. I have just had the email from the DVSA confirming I can continue as Driving Instructor. I can not thank Mike sufficiently, he is extremely well versed in the law! Without Mike I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to continue in my chosen career. Many thanks again.

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    Amie Hammans

    Dear Stu, Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review and for highly recommending Mike. We are so pleased Mike was able to get you a great outcome and you are able to continue as a driving instructor. If you ever need further assistance please never hesitate to get back in touch. Kind regards, Amie- Marketing Team.

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    Mike Hayward licensing issues

    I would like to thank Mike very much for helping me out of a very difficult situation regarding my taxi licence which had been ongoing for several months. Mike put my case together as easy as 1, 2, 3 and his expertise and advice was exceptional. To add, I found Mike a genuine and caring person who was very supportive, just by speaking to him from day one. I would recommend him to all without any hesitation.

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    Dear Sophia, Thank you for your kind comments regarding your experience with Mike. Should you need any further assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Amie - Marketing Team

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    Excellent service, very prompt which resulted in a positive outcome to our issue. Would highly recommend.

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    Mr Hayward's passion for justice, wisdom, and hard work won our case at the tribunal at Towcester. We ill gladly use him again and recommend him to others. Eileen Powell

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