Mike Karin obituary

My friend Mike Karin, a journalist and lawyer, who has died unexpectedly aged 59, worked at Loaded magazine at the height of its success in the 1990s, and later became a partner in a law firm in Thailand.Born in London, Mike was the son of Michael Karin Sr, a businessman, and Maureen (nee Gentle), whose jobs included running a tea room. He was brought up in various locations in east Africa and the Middle East, returning with his family to London in the 80s, where he went to St Angelo prep school