Mike Mitchell has had two careers. He first served as an officer and Captain (briefly) on British merchant ships for close to 13 years. He left the sea to study law and then qualified as a solicitor.
- His practice was in maritime law specialising in disputes arising from ship casualties – collisions, groundings, oil pollution, and salvage.
- Mike retired from partnership in 2017 and has been working until recently as a consultant.
- He is a parish councillor.
- He enjoys a variety of pastimes, including sailing, the practise of celestial navigation, golf and reading; and, although less so, gardening.