Michael Ridgwell

Bio

I qualified in South Africa in 2017 before cross-qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales in 2021. I then spent several years at a boutique commercial disputes practice in Bristol, before joining Porter Dodson in 2026.

I specialise in contractual disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, High Court employment matters (including restrictive covenants), Intellectual Property and brand protection, and broader dispute resolution.

I have successfully represented a wide range of clients in significant and complex matters, working closely with them to navigate often challenging disputes.

My approach focuses on identifying the most effective strategy to achieve a commercial resolution, and then executing that strategy decisively through litigation or Alternative Dispute Resolution methods.