Mike Weygang
About Mike Weygang
Mike Weygang is a Senior Counsel with extensive experience in the banking and financial services sectors. He has held legal positions at HSBC and Nationwide Building Society, specializing in both contentious and non-contentious legal matters.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Mike Weygang has been serving as Senior Counsel at Nationwide Building Society since 2019. In this role, he provides legal advice on various issues within the banking and financial services sectors. His responsibilities include managing executive complaint handling and addressing Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) complaints. Weygang's expertise contributes to the organization's legal framework and compliance in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to his current position, Mike Weygang worked at HSBC as Senior Legal Counsel for 14 years, from 2005 to 2019. Based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, he provided legal guidance on both contentious and non-contentious matters. His work encompassed various aspects of commercial, retail, and private banking, including invoice financing and suspicious activity reports.
Legal Career Background
Mike Weygang began his legal career as a Trainee Solicitor at Rowberry Morris Solicitors from 1997 to 1999 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. He then advanced to a Solicitor position at Parker Bullen LLP for one year in Salisbury, United Kingdom, from 1999 to 2000. This progression laid the foundation for his extensive experience in the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Mike Weygang studied Law at Staffordshire University, where he earned his LLB Hons degree from 1992 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in handling legal issues related to strategic projects in the banking and financial services sectors. He is also experienced in managing disputes related to pension and investment mis-selling, as well as impersonation fraud.