Mikel Pearce

Mikel has spent nearly 25 years navigating the intricate world of insurance defence and coverage law.  While not as adrenaline-fueled as skiing down a double black diamond or surviving a rugby scrum, it requires a similar tolerance for risk and bruises—albeit mostly to the ego. For almost a decade, he’s moonlighted as a breach coach, guiding Lloyd’s syndicates and a variety of domestic and international insurers through the digital equivalent of a house fire, all while maintaining the calm of someone who’s raised three teenagers and never once lost a dog.

His legal toolkit is sharpened by years as in-house counsel, a stint at a forensics firm, and the kind of responsiveness that only comes from being the guy who actually reads the fine print. Mikel’s approach is rooted in compassion—whether he’s helping clients through cyber crises or refereeing sibling disputes over who left the milk out. He’s a lifelong cyclist, skier, and rugby player, which means he’s no stranger to pain, perseverance, and the occasional questionable decision made at high speed.

When not lawyering or coaching breaches, Mikel can be found chasing his dogs, his kids, or the elusive feeling of having finished all his email. We can attest that he brings heart, humour, and a healthy respect for chaos to everything he does.