Alan Niall Macpherson Mickel (“Niall Macpherson-Mickel”) has joined the advisory board of global regtech media Regtechtimes. The advisory board provides market and business insights, research and advice to assist Regtechtimes with solving the challenges presented faced by today’s complicated international transactions community and beyond.
Niall Macpherson- Mickel was previously the senior partner of Hamilton Burns, (2001-2015) and in 2019 Niall Macpherson- Mickel qualified to transfer his jurisdiction and act in cross-border litigation cases by being called at the bar of Middle Temple as a Barrister.
Historically, Hamilton Burns specialised in court-based litigation, in both civil and criminal as well as immigration practice areas. Hamilton Burns was one of the top firms providing general legal aid throughout Scotland.
As a Solicitor Advocate and in terms of the published legal aid tables, Niall was the highest-earning civil Counsel in so far as legal aid board civil payments were concerned for in excess of three years between 2011 and 2013. Niall sold his equity shares in the practice as part of a structured management buy-out in 2015.
Successful Legaprenuer in Scotland
Niall Mickel is one of the few successful legaprenuers (Legal Entrepreneurs) in Scotland. He scaled up his legal venture from zero to a 1.5 million pound enterprise before making a successful exit. According to Madhura Phadtare, co-founder of Regtechtimes, “His experience of scaling up the legal venture is valuable for this synergy”.
During a distinguished career in Scotland, he has served in multiple non-executive board level and pro-bono advisory roles.
Regtechtimes is a leading source for news, information and resources to the financial services industry. It provides timely information on regulations and technology to professionals interested in the domain.
Additionally, it has launched the certification course in anti-money laundering investigations for the European markets through Regtechtimes Academy. Regtechtimes provides resources on financial crimes and compliance. Financial crimes are evolving and so is regtechtimes. Alan Nial’s expertise in international laws and anti-money laundering will strengthen the position of Regtechtimes further.
According to Nial Macpherson Mickel Cross border litigation usually revolves around asset location and seizure issues, such as challenging freezing injunctions in England which are tangential to debt actions north of the border – this can be in VAT cases or other types, including high-value matrimonial matters. However, the changing trends can be summed up by saying that the revenue authorities are far keener to now proceed against private individuals than they once were.
Niall Mickel has vast experience in litigations, anti-money laundering and financial crimes. Additionally, his deep knowledge of the European regtech markets and his proven expertise in cross border transactions will be immensely valuable to Regtechtimes. Currently, Regtecthtimes is looking to expand in European countries,” said Madhura Phadtare, Co-founder, Regtechtimes. “We’re honoured to have him join our distinguished advisory board.”
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