Beyond Law Group announces the appointment of Mike Edge as Partner and Head of Real Estate at Beyond Corporate, the Group’s award-winning corporate and commercial practice. Mike’s arrival signals a major milestone in Beyond Corporate’s growth and expansion strategy following a landmark year.
The practice has experienced rapid growth, with the Real Estate team playing a central role in advising on some of the region’s most significant property and regeneration projects. Beyond Corporate’s recognition as Corporate Law Firm of the Year at the Dealmakers Awards in 2024 further cements its position as a driving force in the North West legal market.
Mike brings with him over four decades of experience advising on high-value, complex real estate transactions and urban regeneration projects. With a career spanning leadership roles at Mills & Reeve and Pinsent Masons, where he served as Head of Real Estate in Manchester, Mike has earned an enviable reputation for advising developers, institutional investors, landowners and property companies across the full lifecycle of real estate matters – from acquisitions and disposals to financing, joint ventures and large-scale developments.
Recognised in The Legal 500’s Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to the sector, Mike is also known for building high-performing teams and driving sustained, strategic growth.
“Mike’s appointment is a pivotal moment for Beyond Corporate,” said James Corlett, Managing Partner at Beyond Corporate. “As we continue to scale, Mike’s wealth of experience, deep market knowledge, extensive network and strategic awareness will elevate our real estate capabilities and align perfectly with our vision for the next phase of growth. We’ve laid the foundations – now we’re building ambitiously on them.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mike Edge said: “I am delighted to be joining Beyond Corporate at such a dynamic stage in its journey. There is a real sense of momentum here – an entrepreneurial mindset, a collaborative culture and an unwavering focus on clients. This is an exceptional platform from which to build one of the leading real estate practices in the market, and I look forward to playing a part in shaping its future.”
Mike’s appointment reinforces Beyond Law Group’s commitment to investing in top-tier talent and delivering specialist legal services through its unique Group structure, which includes Beyond Corporate, McAlister Family Law, Home Property Law and Vault Private Client.
