Michael Hoskins
Director | Birmingham
"Michael Hoskins has a thorough grasp of the detail and the legal issues and is quick to identify and articulate avenues of argument and potential pitfalls and to provide clear analysis and advice."
The Legal 500, 2024
Call: 0345 634 2584 Mobile: 0797 425 7089
About Michael
Michael Hoskins joined Freeths growing and dynamic Dispute Resolution Team in Birmingham in March 2019, bringing a wealth of experience in the effective management of commercial disputes, having acted for individuals, SMEs and multinational PLCs.
Michael has been engaged on several high profile and complex cases, professional negligence claims, shareholder and director disputes (including cross jurisdictional work), IT contract disputes, as well as various contractual claims. He is currently acting for clients in the clean energy and sustainability sector in relation to solar projects, in the retail and food sectors in relation to supply agreements, professional negligence claims (he is currently assisting on two claims against solicitors) and product liability claims. Michael also advises on climate change litigation issues.
He also has an in-depth knowledge of insurance law having advised both commercial and household insurers in respect of claims and coverage disputes, as well as misrepresentation and non-disclosure.
Michael has represented clients as both Claimants and Defendants in the County Court and High Court. He also knows the risks and potential costs that litigation brings and is adept with alternative dispute resolution, having led numerous mediations, adjudications and arbitrations in order to deliver the best results for clients.
Michael is listed as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 (2024 edition).
Contact Michael
Call: 0345 634 2584
Mobile: 0797 425 7089
Notable work & expertise
- Advising a large energy intensive business in the waste sector in a professional negligence, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty claim against its energy advisor, arising from the procurement of a long term electricity contract at the height of market volatility, with alleged losses exceeding £5m
- Acting for an engineering business in a significant pre action dispute with an automotive manufacturer concerning alleged delays, termination rights and payment under a major electric vehicle production line contract, coordinating complex technical evidence and pre action correspondence in a claim valued at c.€30m
- Acting for a national logistics business in High Court Technology and Construction Court proceedings arising from the failed implementation of a bespoke IT system; advising on claims for deceit, misrepresentation and breach of contract (valued at £5–10m) and securing a commercial settlement following proceedings and ADR
- Advising corporate clients on urgent injunctive relief to restrain winding up petitions and protect trading positions and reputations; successfully obtaining injunctions and negotiated outcomes avoiding insolvency proceedings
- Representing sellers on post acquisition disputes arising from share purchase agreements, including warranty and indemnity claims; providing strategic advice on liability, quantum and settlement strategy in complex shareholder disputes
- Advising corporate clients on multi jurisdictional debt recovery across England, France, Switzerland and Hong Kong; coordinating cross border strategy and enforcement options to maximise recoveries
Testimonials
"...truly excellent."
The Legal 500, 2022
"Good knowledge of insurance law and practice. Michael Hoskins a truly excellent ‘up and coming’ associate."
The Legal 500, 2022
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