Mike trained with Peat Marwick Mitchell in London and Bristol, after graduating in mathematics and philosophy from Exeter University. He moved to Hill Vellacott in Canterbury on qualifying and joined Fletcher & Partners in 1974. Having become a partner in 1976 he has built up a client base including the New Forest area. Mike's clients range from charities and professional practices, including doctors and surveyors, through to farms and small businesses. He has been the Treasurer of the Salisbury and South Wilts branch of the NSPCC since 1997. From a farming background, Mike is interested in outdoor pursuits including mountain walking and climbing.