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.
3rd Floor, One Grafton Mews, Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 1FB
Licensed for 16 years
Crime/ Criminal Defence, Regulations, Education, Consumer
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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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.
Languages Spoken: English
Woodfines LLP
3rd Floor, One Grafton Mews
Midsummer Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 1FB
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15/09/08
27/09/23
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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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Excellent service, very prompt which resulted in a positive outcome to our issue. Would highly recommend.
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Exemplary
Mike Hayward was exemplary during our current engagement. He approached the case with compassion, dedication and skill to achieve a good outcome. His knowledge of legal matters and best approach are exemplary. Throughout initial meetings expectations where discussed in reality not just it will be fine, for me this was very helpful in what to expect through proceedings. I am also offered the opportunity to speak to other specialists in the firm should I need them. I feel blessed I knew of Mike and put my time trust in him and the firm as a whole. Thankyou
Lawyer named in this review: Mike Hayward
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