Michael Black is a banking lawyer based in London. He focuses on secured corporate lending transactions with specific emphasis on asset-based lending and leveraged finance (especially in the technology sector). He also has extensive experience in restructuring and real estate finance. Michael acts primarily for banks and other financial institutions on bilateral and syndicated transactions both domestic and cross-border.

Legal 500 UK 2014 describes Michael as “responsive, client-orientated, creative and knowledgeable”.

Michael originally qualified in New Zealand as a barrister and solicitor in 1992 and also qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1996. He has worked in London since 1995.