With over 25 years’ experience in the legal sector, Mike has developed and enhanced the firm's IT infrastructure to support the needs of both the firm and clients. He is responsible for the IT & records team and helps deliver high standards of IT support and innovation throughout the practice.
Mike has always enjoyed new technology and helping people to achieve more with it. He plays a vital role in keeping Rollits running smoothly, leaving lawyers to focus on what they do best – providing bespoke, high quality legal advice.
Career
After leaving college, Mike joined AIM as a programmer developing custom software for the legal industry. After a couple of years he moved to work at Feedex Agricultural Industries PLC as a programmer, writing software for the agriculture sector. In 1995, following Feedex’s merger with Usborne Grain Limited Mike joined Rollits as IT Manager, swiftly progressing to become the Director of Information and Technology.
Expertise
Mike’s key responsibilities include the day to day running of the IT systems and software, implementing the cyber security requirements of the firm, developing and maintaining relationships with IT suppliers, adopting best practice wherever possible and establishing the need, then implementing "best of breed" technologies where appropriate. He and his team also help to achieve and maintain the Lexcel & Cyber Essentials Plus quality accreditations.