Michelmores appoints QC to its partnership

Exeter law firm Michelmores LLP has become the first law firm in the South West to appoint a Queen's Counsel to its partnership.

Andrew Oldland QC specialises in financial crime, the regulatory aspects of maritime, fisheries and environmental law and health & safety offences.

Mr Oldland, who became a Queen's Counsel in April, is head of the firm's regulatory team. He has held a number of senior regulatory and prosecution roles, including standing counsel to HM Revenue & Customs.

Michelmores managing partner Malcolm Dickinson said: "Andrew brings a wealth of experience and specific expertise to our business group and will greatly enhance the quality representation for corporate and business clients.

"He has held a number of senior prosecution and regulatory positions. Michelmores clients will really benefit from the ability to access the highest quality representation from the moment of any incident with continuity through any subsequent court proceedings."