Michael Patterson
About Michael Patterson
Michael Patterson is the Senior Legal Counsel at Invesco EMEA and serves in various legal and legislative roles in powerlifting organizations.
Company
Michael Patterson is currently affiliated with Invesco EMEA, where he holds the position of Senior Legal Counsel. His prior role at Invesco EMEA was as Legal Counsel (Equities) from 2019 to 2022. Invesco EMEA is located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, and Patterson's role there involves significant responsibilities in legal affairs.
Title
Michael Patterson serves as the Senior Legal Counsel at Invesco EMEA. Additionally, he holds notable positions at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) as Law and Legislation Committee Member and at British Powerlifting as Head of Law and Legislation.
Education and Expertise
Michael Patterson's educational background includes significant legal and economic training. He completed his Graduate Diploma in Law & Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he has a degree in Economics and Management Sciences from the University of Southampton, achieved from 2008 to 2011. His education laid a solid foundation for his multifaceted career in law and corporate management.
Professional Background
Patterson's diverse professional background includes various roles in legal, corporate, and coaching domains. He worked as a Corporate Associate and Corporate Solicitor at Shoosmiths and held a position as a Legal Secondee at Meridian Corporate Finance. His early career also includes roles as Promotions Assistant at boom ents ltd and Producer at Loganwest Productions.
Achievements in Powerlifting Committees
In addition to his legal career, Michael Patterson has been active in the powerlifting community. He has served on the Law and Legislation Committee at the International Powerlifting Federation since 2019 and is the Head of Law and Legislation at British Powerlifting since 2020. His involvement in these capacities reflects his diverse interests and dedication to organizational governance within the sport.