Blake Morgan Managing Partner Mike Wilson becomes new CBI South-East Council chair

Mike Wilson, Managing Partner at leading UK law firm Blake Morgan LLP, has been appointed Chair of the CBI’s South-East Council.

A longstanding member of the council, Mike brings deep regional insight and leadership experience to the role. He joined Blake Morgan in 2012 and was elected Managing Partner in 2016. Since then, he has overseen the firm’s strategic growth and development, working closely with the firms’ strategy and operations boards to ensure the business remains values-driven and regionally invested.

Mike is known for championing an inclusive, people-first culture. Under his leadership, Blake Morgan has undergone significant cultural transformation, offering colleagues meaningful career opportunities and maintaining retention rates well above the industry average. His strategic restructuring of the firm has also delivered strong returns for stakeholders.

As Chair, Mike will play a key role in representing South-East businesses and helping shape the CBI’s regional agenda.