Michael Lawley
About Michael
Michael Lawley is Chairman of Cooke & Arkwright and as well as his business management role advises clients in Wales and England on major residentially-led development proposals.
Michael joined Cooke & Arkwright in 1981. He became a Director in 1988, Managing Director in 1999 and Chairman in 2011. He has an active role in the development and running of the business and also provides leading consultancy advice on development proposals, and strategic land matters for a range of private and public sector clients across Wales and England. Michael has a comprehensive knowledge of property gained in his long career and has a wealth of experience in dealing with major development schemes. He is currently advising on sites across Cardiff, South Wales and the south of England.
Experience
- Advisor to landowners on promotion and delivery of 7,000 unit residential development at Plasdŵr in North West Cardiff
- Advisor in the past to Cardiff Bay Development Corporation over the period of its life and ABP/WDA on the Barry Waterfront Joint Initiative
- Advisor to landowners on promotion and delivery of 1,000 unit residential development at Sandleford Park in south Newbury.
- Advisor to landowners on the diposal of major land interest on Porthcawl waterfront to Welsh Government.
Qualifications
- BSc
- DUniv
- FRICS
- Fellow of the RICS
- Holder of an Honorary Doctorate from the University of South Wales
Interests
Mike enjoys walking and cycling, and watching a wide variety of team sports. He is a stoic season ticket holder at Cardiff Rugby. He likes gardening, reading and quality music of all types.
