Mitch Peacock is a Trainee Solicitor in our Corporate and Commercial division. He supports colleagues and clients on a range of commercial matters, helping businesses navigate legal and practical issues with confidence.
His experience includes assisting with commercial contracts, intellectual property and data protection matters, giving him exposure to a variety of projects and industries.
Mitch works closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver practical, straightforward support. He is developing strong drafting, research and problem-solving skills and takes a collaborative approach to every matter he is involved in. He is committed to understanding clients' objectives and contributing to solutions that are clear, commercially focused and tailored to their needs.
Mitch is an active member of MFMac's Media Sector and Life Sciences groups, broadening his understanding of the commercial challenges organisations face and helping him provide informed and practical support as part of the wider team.
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The Act introduces clearer rules on how binding contracts are formed and the remedies available on breach, largely codifying existing common‑law principles. It provides greater certainty while allowing flexibility for parties to contract out of the default rules where appropriate.