Michael Butcher Email and Phone Number

I have retired from advisory work and wound up my company Delcredere Consultants Limited. The services I offered included:i) assisting law firms in bidding for work or to join a panel by providing the perspective of an experienced purchaser of legal services ii) helping General Counsel deliver the information needed to manage the acquisition of legal services and to demonstrate that best value for money is achievediii) general business advice on all stages of infrastructure projects from promotion to dispute resolutioniv) helping find solutions to difficult commercial situations especially in cross-cultural situationsv) advising and lecturing on cultural differences in business and negotiations between the French and the common law tradition whether in the UK, USA or Commonwealth jurisdictions vi) mentoring and coaching lawyers making the transition in-house from private practice whether as a solicitor or barristervii) business advice to young companies, not least in how to relate to law firms and investment banks, approaching the City for finance for the first timeI am friendly, diplomatic and imaginative and have a broad background in different industries including oil and gas, energy, water and waste water, railways, environmental services and communications.When there is a Legal Department business advice is given to companies through or in close consultation with their General Counsel. In joining or assisting a the bid team it is on the basis that any legal advice is given by the firm or General Counsel, as appropriate.