Michael S. Hawley
Michael Hawley is a partner in the Charlotte office of K & L Gates, an international law firm. He works with business clients on a broad range of legal issues, including commercial contracting; transaction structuring and negotiation; tax matters and estate and succession planning. Many of those clients are active in the international markets.
Prior to his legal career, Mr. Hawley was an investment officer at the lead bank of a Florida bank holding company.
Representative work
Professional/Civic Activities
Prior to his legal career, Mr. Hawley was an investment officer at the lead bank of a Florida bank holding company.
Representative work
- Represents, as primary outside corporate counsel, businesses in a wide variety of industries.
- Advises international companies on U.S. and global operations.
- Represents clients in contract matters, including sales and service agreements, distribution arrangements, joint venture agreements, and supply and procurement contracts.
- Counsels on tax efficient strategies for implementing planning structures.
- Advises executives and their families on estate planning and business succession issues.
- Counsels clients on corporate governance and shareholder dispute issues.
Professional/Civic Activities
- World Affairs Council of Charlotte (Director)
- U.S. Airways Education Foundation (Director)
- Central Piedmont Community College (President’s Council)
- Charlotte Foreign Trade Zone (Advisory Council)
- Charlotte Regional Partnership Business Development Committee (Chair)
- North Carolina Society of Chartered Financial Analysts
- Charlotte Downtown Rotary Club
