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Mike is a partner in the business law department and is chair of the tax section and estates planning and administration section. He works primarily with executives and their companies on estate planning and succession planning in addition to a broad range of issues for entrepreneurial and middle market businesses. Many of those clients are active in the international markets.
Representative Matters
Advises executives and their families on estate planning and business succession issues.
Counsels on tax efficient strategies for implementing planning structures.
Advises clients on corporate governance and shareholder dispute issues.
Represents, as primary outside corporate counsel, businesses in a wide variety of industries.
Advises international companies on U.S. operations.
Represents clients in contract negotiations, including sales and service agreements, distribution arrangements, joint venture agreements, and supply and procurement contracts.
Publications, Presentations and Awards
Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, 2007-2008
North Carolina Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate Law, 2006
"Nonprofit Corporation Law," materials and seminar presented to Mecklenburg County Bar, Spring 2003
"The OECD Wades into International e-commerce Taxation," North Carolina Bar Association International Practice Section newsletter, Spring 2001
Professional, Civic and Community Involvement
Professional: British American Business Council, Director
Charlotte Foreign Trade Zone, Director and General Counsel
World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Director
North Carolina Bar Association, International Practice Section Council, Member; Nominating Committee, Member, 2002-2003
North Carolina Society of Chartered Financial Analysts
Civic/Community: Charlotte Downtown Rotary Club
Myers Park Foundation, Director. | 