Celebrated Judge to speak at business breakfast

Organisers of the Michelmores Business Breakfast Club have announced that one of the Westcountry’s most successful lawyers is to be the next speaker at the Exeter Golf & Country Club event.

Retired Judge Neil Butterfield presided over some of the region’s most notorious cases during his 40 year career on the bench, including the trials which followed the Maria Asumpta sinking and the Lyme Bay canoe tragedy, as well as many infamous murder cases.

Mr. Justice Butterfield also pioneered a new career path for lawyers from the West Country, being the first from Devon and Cornwall to become a QC without first moving to London.  He was appointed a judge within five years of taking silk and then swiftly promoted again to the higher echelons of the judiciary.

Event organiser Andrew Maynard and Director of Client Services at Michelmores said: “Neil Butterfield is the latest in a long line of distinguished speakers who ensure that the Michelmores Breakfast Club remains one of the best attended networking events in the region.  Guest speakers have included top brass from the British Armed Forces, celebrated broadcasters, sports personalities and industry leaders.

“Neil is an outstanding home grown legal talent and we are delighted that he will be sharing some of his unique experiences from 40 years on the bench.”

The next Michelmores Breakfast Club takes place at Exeter Golf & Country Club commencing at 8.10am on Friday 15th March.  Places can be booked by contacting Sarah Coleman on sarah.coleman@michelmores.com or 01392 687479.