‘They have a good understanding of the sector and are able to provide constructive and pragmatic advice’

‘The lawyers are very responsive and accessible and will often work evenings and weekends to ensure they meet tight time-scales.  Nothing ever feels like too much trouble’.

‘A dedicated workforce. The lawyers are all exceptionally different in their approach to cases and truly have someone for any kind of private client dispute. They work well as a team and have strong client relations instilling confidence in those they work with.

‘Marc Saunderson is exceptionally experienced and able to see through the detail to what’s important and what can be left aside. Very easy to work with in terms of his approachability‘.

‘Marc Saunderson is friendly with a sharp mind and a lovely manner with clients‘.

‘Catherine Kennedy is a highly rated advocate‘.

‘It is an incredibly strong team. The lawyers have a thorough and conciliatory approach to all their cases. Louise Spalding is an excellent solicitor. She is robust but also fair – a real star‘.

‘Louise Spalding and Aasha Choudhary are strong, as is Katherine Kennedy‘.

‘Louise Spalding is extremely efficient and thorough, great with clients, easy to communicate with and great to work with generally‘.

‘Rhian Vandrill is fantastic, she is pragmatic and understands how to align her legal expertise with the needs of a growing business.’

‘A superb team with decades of experience of helping HNW and UHNW families tackle all sorts of legal challenges and advice issues. The lawyers have significant strength in depth and have achieved the difficult balancing act of building one of the technically best teams around and also a team full of individuals with great personal skills – that clients will enjoy and want to work with over the longer term‘.

‘The first name I think of when I need help with my HNW clients. Matthew Hansell takes the time to really understand the issues for the client and their families, he has superb understanding of the emotions involved‘.

‘First-class service from Matthew Hansell, John Grundy and Adam Williams. Pragmatic prompt advice from individuals who think outside the box. Very knowledgeable‘.

‘Matthew Hansell produces high quality innovative work and has a firm grasp of technical problems which he approaches in a calm way.’

‘John Grundy is very approachable, knowledgeable and helpful. Excellent knowledge of trust & probate matters. very good at linking up with overseas solicitors where necessary. Easy to speak to, easy to contact and always prompt and helpful.’

‘Mills & Reeve provides a broad spectrum of services, covering most individual and corporate requirements. The lawyers have good expertise in all areas. Matthew Hansell and John Grundy are both personable and very competent.  They instil confidence in their advice‘.

‘A well-respected practice that is made up of well-respected individuals‘.

‘Neil Franklin is personable, straightforward and has a very good reputation – he looks after his clients well’.

‘You can rely on David Gooding’s team to get to the root of the issue immediately and apply not just technical excellence, but also a commercial reality that is second to none. David Gooding genuinely cares, not just about the case, but also about the enduring relationship. You feel that he and his team have your back but aren’t afraid to give you a much needed dose of commercial reality‘.

‘This is a very competitive market but Mills & Reeve stand out with its commitment to excellence and standout client service. Angus Turner is a standout performer. You’d always want want him on your team when the going gets tough. He also has an excellent team around him‘.

‘Very personable and client focused, engagement is highly rated by both insurers and clients. Client feedback is that the firm is able to grasp difficult legal and tactical positions quickly and to break them down into user friendly forms. Clearly keen to build and develop trusting relationships, focusing on social connections as well as business‘.

‘Angus Turner – great client engagement, goes over and above to maintain contact with insurers throughout complex cases. Provides advice and legal analysis in a clear and understandable form, always offers to discuss further. Angus is able to quickly grasp and breakdown knotty cases. Client feedback is always positive. He has developed a strong, trusting relationship with insurers and clients, I would highly recommend Angus‘.

‘James Thompson has excellent knowledge of broker E&O matters in particular. Advice is provided in a timely manner and in a clear and understandable fashion. James goes over and above in terms of engagement with insurers, he has always been generous with his time when further clarity or explanation was needed. I would highly recommend James‘.

‘Mills & Reeve’s sports team is market-leading. The strength in-depth is rivalled by very few others in the market.’

‘Carol Couse is a go-to lawyer for disputes before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.’

‘Mark Hovell is an encyclopaedia when it comes to sports disciplinary and regulatory decisions and is a real asset to have on your side in any such dispute.’

‘Phil Hutchinson is quickly becoming one of the UK’s top sports disciplinary lawyers. He has an excellent list of clients and has been involved in some of the biggest cases in the last year or two. He always goes above and beyond what you would expect for his clients. He is market-leading when it comes to dealing with betting cases.’

‘The firm’s Birmingham practice offers a top-rate disputes service in a flexible and cost-efficient way. They are equally comfortable managing domestic disputes as well as litigation or arbitration with an international angle. They clearly build deep relationships with key clients.‘

‘Steve Allen is a very strong all-round commercial disputes lawyer and managing partner. He always identifies the key issues quickly and works out the best way to approach a problem, having regard to the specific client in question.‘

‘Anthony Minnis is a superb principal associate, comfortably operating at the level of a partner. He rapidly absorbs the details of his cases and always has a mind on the most effective and cost-efficient solutions for his clients. He is also a pleasure to work with, both for clients and members of his team.‘

‘Preena Lal is a very strong up-and-coming associate, with strong secondment experience. She is extremely thorough and hard-working, always very responsive and never misses a detail.‘

‘The team are always available and are very quick to respond. My experience of Mills & Reeve for both contentious and non-contentious matters has been that they listen and will challenge or agree with our point of view and act as a great sounding board before setting out a proposal or plan.’

‘Stuart Pemble gives clear advice on technical areas of law, and combines it with a real understanding of our internal priorities and working practices. He ‘gets’ what we’re looking to achieve with our construction projects.’

‘Martino Giaquinto is a first rate solicitor who cares. Always seems to be available and does not miss a deadline. Impressive.’

‘Results oriented, technically very good and able to anticipate issues and offer solutions.’

‘Julian Smith always gives us pragmatic advice promptly. Very helpful on corporate finance and commercial work generally.’

‘Junaid Haroon is extremely hands-on, gets involved in the matters – he is always available and business-oriented.’

‘Mills & Reeves is by far the best external employment firm I have ever used. What makes it unique for me is how the team has developed such a strong working relationship that it has become an extended part of our HR function. The lawyers are knowledgeable, their expertise is faultless, they are reliable and have a work ethic and commitment to support us that is outstanding‘.

‘Jog Hundle has worked with us hand in hand through the set-up of our organisation.  She provides fully considered and pragmatic advice and guidance, in a way that after 25 years of professional practice, still challenges my thinking. Personally, she’s great and she has naturally and probably unwittingly, supported me personally through some difficult personal challenges, just by delivering on time, with reliability and a genuine kindness the value of which is sometimes overlooked‘.

‘Nick Abbott is a real expert on all employment issues that affect the education sector and is a thoroughly nice guy‘.

‘Richard Santy is very well-regarded in the market‘.

‘Richard Barker is very commercial and impressive – he does a good job‘.

‘A strong team with a good number of lawyers at all levels. Work is staffed appropriately.’

‘Very experienced team, able to advise on market practice as well as legals. They take full ownership of transactions and are reliable to drive financings through.’

‘David Varnham is an excellent lawyer and really knows his stuff.’

‘Partners and associates are very proactive, knowledgeable and reliable.’

‘The team is excellent across the board. There are no weak links – whoever you end up working with is really knowledgeable, intelligent and client-focused. There are strong working relationships between the members of the team, and a really positive and friendly environment. Lucy Howard is a real superstar. Her clients really trust her, and rightly so – she has an excellent understanding of the law whilst maintaining a pragmatic approach to litigation‘.

‘Great team, friendly and able to work with others but very capable. Lucy Howard and Kim Ryan are talented lawyers who care about their clients and achieving good outcomes‘.

‘Excellent strength and depth in core traditional private client practice areas. Robust litigators and an absolute delight to work with‘.

‘Lucy Howard’s technical knowledge of private client areas (particularly 1975 Act litigation and Wills Claims) is a real stand out. She has a real knack for working with very vulnerable clients, is an excellent communicator and is an extremely safe pair of hands‘.

‘Mills & Reeve is undoubtedly one of the top contentious trusts and probate teams in the Midlands, headed by Lucy Howard.  It is almost always involved in the bigger Midlands cases that I deal with, and has real strength in depth.  Lucy Howard is a first rate lawyer who knows how to develop a case, maximising her client’s prospects of a very successful outcome. She is not afraid to be aggressive when required, but is always pragmatic and sensible.  She is ably assisted by Kim Ryan and James Hickman‘.

‘Lucy Howard is technically very strong and spot on but she is also very good at diffusing the situation and providing solid legal arguments‘.

‘Claire Grice is very level-headed and has experience beyond her years‘.

‘Exceptionally helpful, user friendly, down-to-earth and effective‘.

‘We have been using Mills & Reeve since 2017; they have always made things easy and everybody who we had to deal with are always understanding and helpful.’

‘They have a growing reputation for big-ticket property litigation.’

‘Christopher Bartley is an outstanding professional – always proactive, very approachable and happy to always answer a call and explain anything I wasn’t sure on. He always responds in a timely manner . I would highly recommend Christopher.’

‘Chris Bartley provides calm and measured high-quality leadership for complex litigation, and, whether in relation to strategic decision-making for technical legal analysis, he is an outstanding lawyer.’

‘Henry Mahalski drove our work forward well and got it over the line.  He offered clear, commercial advice and ensured progress was kept up.’

‘Mills & Reeve understand our business and the wider market, providing us with a partner-led service that is efficient from both a time and costs perspective.’

‘They provide us with a service that is attentive and quick in its considered response. The benefit of good lawyers without London prices or arrogance.’

‘Our two main contacts are William Roles and Zak Virgin. Both Will and Zak are great partners to instruct as they are calm, experienced and nothing ever seems like a problem. They are perfect when dealing with prospective and existing clients as they explain things clearly and make problems seem simple to solve.’

‘Frances Churchard is excellent. She deals with us as clients well and deals with counterparty lawyers of all ilk in a firm but friendly manner to achieve good outcomes.’

‘Highly commercial dedicated team. Focused on delivering top-quality advice while being conscious of not-for-profit focus on minimising costs. Mills & Reeve’s solicitors also come across as being unusually pleasant and helpful and are really nice to work with.’

‘Nathalie Jacoby-Danesh: excellent commercial and charities/not-for-profit solicitor who combines a top-quality legal mind with extraordinary client support.’

‘A broad team with specialist departments covering every area needed for private client advice. Probably widest area of expertise compared to other local Norwich firms.’

‘Lauren Parker is top of her game and in demand. Denis Costello – attentive and easy to contact. Have worked well with him recently on complex gravel lease issues.’

‘Locally based in Norfolk, with first-class staff and service.’

‘All the staff I deal with are first-class in their various fields – from corporate to wills, trusts and property.’

‘A real understanding of our business and pragmatic solutions to our problems.’

‘Helen Prandy is excellent, she provides great, practical advice which is based on an understanding of our business. Helen is my first point of contact if we face a problem and I have no hesitation in recommending her.’

‘There is a strong dynamic and working relationship between junior staff members and partners, helping to keep billing more reasonable.’

‘Abaigh Compton is thorough, accurate and compassionate.’

‘Rachel Higgs is accessible, knowledgeable and authoritative.’

‘A solid dependable property practice offering an attractive supporting breadth of service in the debt, tax and corporate disciplines.’

‘Our lead relationship partner, Joanna Davies, has good transactional experience and is well versed in conducting a wider deal/project team.’

‘The team can provide legal support in a wide range of areas and it is rare for us to engage alternative firms. They always deliver to time and their ability to maintain corporate knowledge is exceptional.’

‘It is taken as read that our solicitor knows the law – the value for our business is in obtaining advice which is commercial, so knowing when and how to push a point and when to take a view is vital. Mills & Reeve do this really well, which saves us time, energy and money. It is also important to build strong relationships – and they do this really well.’

‘Stuart Thompson’s service is absolutely outstanding; advice was strong and provided good value for money. We couldn’t have really asked for anything more. During one particular challenging issue, Stuart pulled together a team to advise us in double quick time. Stuart provides the best level of service at a realistic price compared to City of London rivals.’

‘Excellent legal expertise in the field of construction, particularly strong on construction contracts and their use across the industry. This coupled with an ability to appreciate the client’s perspective results in an excellent service.’

‘Stuart Thompson has an exceptional knowledge on construction law and contracts which combined with his collaborative approach has enabled us to develop a strong but healthy contract position with our suppliers.’

‘Stuart Thompson has an empathetic ability to explain issues in a concise and clear manner to the in-house legal team and the business. Gary Rushworth provides excellent support, provides very good assistance – timely and in a manner above his position.’

‘I consider Mills & Reeve generally (and the Manchester office/people in particular) to be an outstanding private client firm both contentious and non-contentious. There is vast experience of trusts, complex will administration and associated tax and disputes. There are good established practitioners and an apparently endless stream of really good people being recruited. Recommended without hesitation or qualification.’

‘Very experienced and knowledgeable staff with a wider team of ancillary skills to call upon.’

‘Simon Pedley is one of the leading lights in Manchester. Ben Reeves is a very able senior associate. One to watch.’

‘Simon Pedley is simply exceptional and leads a strong team.’

‘Simon Pedley is a very pragmatic and experienced lawyer with a lot of sensible and practical advice. Ben Reeves is a thoughtful individual who understands the mixed emotions which can prevail in a contentious probate matter.’

‘Excellent service. They are ready willing and available to do whatever I require, immediately. This is not my experience with other solicitors. They have an extremely high level of legal knowledge.’

‘They do everything one hopes for from a solicitor. What makes them stand out is the fact that I can trust them implicitly.’

‘They are one of the leading teams in the area.’

‘In-depth sector knowledge of healthcare and biotech.’

‘James Fry always offers pragmatic advice.’

‘Very commercial and friendly approach. Good technical advice as well.’

‘Neil Burton is extremely available and understands the strategic impact and importance of the advice provided.’

‘I am very happy with the team. They are very responsive and charge reasonable rates.’

‘Our client relationship partner is Craig Hodgson. I thorough enjoy working with Craig. He is very personable, extremely knowledgable about the food sector and well connected. He calls me frequently to check in, which is good.’

‘I like the range of services they provide and the fact that I can refer something to the client partner in the morning and be having a conversation with a specialist by the end of the day. I like that they take the time to understand my business and that they have been so responsive during difficult times of COVID.’

‘I have had a great level of service from all of the staff with whom we work, many of whom have gone above and beyond the call of duty with COVID related work.’

‘Very experienced and professional at all times. Lots of good advice and suggestions which helped on our work with them.’

‘Very professional. Trusted. Obvious experience around M&A activity.’

‘They have an excellent blend of commercial experience, pragmatism and efficiency in getting deals done. Transactions have been completed to budgets which themselves have been set with a the right balance of value for money and realism. The office is small enough that associates know and can involve the right experts from a variety of other disciplines.’

‘Sam Sutton has consistently delivered on every M&A transaction. His pragmatic advice, focus and commitment has been much appreciated.’

‘Very knowledgeable and responsive and commercial and pragmatic in their approach. Gary Attle is excellent on the regulatory front.’

‘Very responsive – even at short notice our request for advice is always acknowledged and appropriate contacts made. Excellent communication – going above and beyond to resolve matters, explaining issues in a clear and engaging way.’

‘The team have a very broad range of expertise, which means we can obtain all our legal advice from one source. The breadth of this expertise is supplemented by exceptional depth which, when combined with the care they take to understand our institution and its needs, means they rarely, if ever, disappoint.’

‘The various teams at Mills & Reeve who have carried out the University’s work have consistently shown a comprehensive breadth and depth of knowledge.’

‘Deep understanding and knowledge of the HE sector. Advice provided is always pragmatic and commercially-focused.’

‘Poppy Short – pragmatic, accessible and focused.’

‘Great technical capability and ability to navigate complex transactions.’

‘Our experience working with Mills & Reeve has been very positive. Team members are well informed and able to give advice which is tailored to our needs.’

‘Quick responses and / or updates are always appreciated and an in-depth knowledge of our organisation.’

‘The team at Mills and Reeve are knowledgeable, responsive, pragmatic and well-connected in the HE Sector. They are easy to talk to, don’t insult our intelligence and provide clear advice which is simple to understand and work with. They have a range of expertise and are good at pulling in a colleague with specialist knowledge to make sure we get the best advice.’

‘Nicola Brown speaks with reliable, solid experience in the sector and is a pragmatic, credible person to deliver employment law advice and training to our senior team. She is highly professional, but firmly rooted in the real world, which we value greatly. Patrick Gass is experienced, thoughtful, calm and measured in his advice, often in the face of dealing with difficult and frustrating claimants. He is methodical, responsive, reliable and you feel you are in safe hands with his advice and support. You can speak honestly about your concerns with a case and as a consequence be reassured that nothing gets missed.’

‘One of the keys strengths of the team is their willingness to work collaboratively to resolve cases in a way which is pragmatic. They always pay attention to the legal/financial detail of a case, whilst also not forgetting the human aspect of the work we do.’

‘I felt the two lawyers I spoke to were personable, knowledgeable and most importantly showed a great deal of empathy and understanding of my situation.’

‘I have worked with both Rose-Marie Drury and Andrew Moore in the drafting of pre-nuptial agreements which by their nature require a level of sensitivity and co-working to achieve the client’s objectives. Rose-Marie and Andrew have both been efficient and pragmatic in their approach to the case. Sue Brookes has represented the other party to a long standing financial remedy case. Sue has acknowledged the vast differences between our clients and their respective approaches to settlement and has always picked up the telephone to try to find an agreed way forward that we can both support our clients with. She has managed a very difficult client extremely well, and been very patient about my need for time to take instructions given my client’s comparatively vulnerable position.’

‘They are empathetic, personable and knowledgeable’

‘The region’s leading solicitors with a national presence and a well deserved reputation for excellence and success.’

‘Naomi Shelton is a high calibre lawyer, with excellent client care skills, superlative organisation and a clear focus on client outcomes. Frances Bailey has a fearsome reputation for predicting case outcomes and imaginative solutions. Nick Stone has an unparalleled experience in regional high net worth cases and a deep understanding of the East Anglian area and judiciary with a clear pragmatism in case resolution.’

‘Mills & Reeve are a very slick operation – so organised, client-friendly and focused as well as a pleasure to work with. They delegate well and always ensure the client is looked after.’

‘Caitlin Jenkins has stood out for me particularly in a recent case where she went above and beyond to ensure she was there for the client and addressing all of his needs. I was really impressed with her pragmatism and sensitivity whilst also directing the client back to reasonableness when required. She was truly wonderful to work with.’

‘The Mills and Reeve family team are a close knit team who really gel. They are supportive of each other, and work in a fully interdisciplinary manner. They welcome (rather than shun) input from other professionals. They have good manners- they always return calls and emails. Clients are at the forefront of everything.’

‘Caitlin Jenkins- exceptionally well qualified across different legal skill sets. Excellent communicator- always finds the “right” words. George Sprague – consistently the voice of reason and calm.’

‘Philip Way: a nationally recognised leader in the field. He is the top of the tree outside of London but with his involvement in the Pension Advisory Group and his national standing generally he is one of the foremost family lawyers in the country.’

‘Claudia Gilham: an absolute standout performer. Producing quality of work and analysis at partner level already; she is punching well above her standing. Claudia is on course to become the standout family lawyer in the north.’

‘Both Philip Way and Claudia Gilham are unfailingly polite, unflustered and pleasant to work with.’

‘Philip Way leads the team and brings a level of gravitas that is second to none. Vastly experienced, he is at the top of his game, combining a sharp intellect with a strong work ethic. Caring and empathetic to his clients.Surely the go to man for divorce in Yorkshire. Ably assisted by senior associate Claudia Gilham, the future is safe.’.

‘Mills & Reeve are the stand-out quality firm in Leeds. They are a notch above everyone else. The quality of their work is unparalleled: the depth of analysis brought to bear on cases, the quality of their written work/documents, and the calm measured judgement.’

‘Absolutely superb, they remain at the cutting edge of developments in family law, having a vastly experienced and fully resourced team providing regular legal updates and insights as new case law emerges.’

‘They are the go-to team for resolving large financial disputes, incredibly thorough in their analysis of the detail and desire to achieve the right result for their client, who is completely safe in their hands.’

‘The work, delivered in a timely manner, was exceptional.’

‘Duncan Astill was outstanding. His in-depth investigation of an accident led him to offer clear advice in how to proceed in an arena that was unfamiliar to us. He took time to explain what was necessary and why. He was happy to consider our comments as he drafted documents which we subsequently polished with him.’

‘The team who supported us were outstanding. The way in which they consistently supported our staff over many years of legal hearings and scrutiny was superb. I don’t think we would have retained our staff; maintained and developed the quality of our services whilst undergoing the legal challenges we faced; nor secured the correct outcomes and learning given the significant complexity that the legal team from Mills and Reeve steadily and expertly worked through. They felt like an extension of our organisation – working with us rather than an organisation we were paying for services. The truly collaborated with us and worked so well as a team too.’

‘The individuals had strong values of working for fair and just outcomes. They were kind, they showed significant empathy for all involved, and their attention to detail and diligence was at a level I have not seen before.’

‘Mills & Reeve are genuinely interested in our people, our story and our business. They then use this information to marry their team to the business and come up with propositions that are appropriate to our needs. They never over charge, they are always very clear around what they will deliver and importantly, what they won’t and have always delivered in line with expectations, frequently above expectations. Best law firm I have ever worked with.’

‘Natalie Wade is exceptional. She is genuinely interested in the business and feels part of our wider team. She delivers excellent quality but does so with a very human approach. We are a Healthcare business which means we are, first and foremost, a people business. It is very important that we work with partners who understand that and bring that approach in our dealings, Natalie and her team deliver this in all of our dealings.’

‘Mills & Reeve is professional, responsible and creative in their handling of IP matters.’

‘Nicola Hanglin is part of an effective team. They quickly and efficiently handle our trademark needs.’

‘We have worked with Mills & Reeve for many years now and I would say that their knowledge of our business, our preferences and how we work has made them a value part of our team. Our work is often quite fast-paced and Mills & Reeve turn things around quickly for us and have a great understanding of our products and offerings. Everyone at Mills & Reeve I have liaised with have been very personable, available to address my enquiries, knowledgeable or able to put me in touch with either an overseas law firm or colleague who specialises in the concern itself.’

‘Sophie Burton-Jones is incredibly friendly and easy to work with; no question is a stupid one. and Sophie will go over and beyond to deliver items that meet our needs. Sophie will work through the specifics of what needs to be done and we will agree a realistic turnaround. Our experience with Sophie is excellent, she is a big part of our team and as worked closely with me to understand our business needs and changes. Sophie’s strengths are: communication, turnaround, expertise, knowledge and understanding of our business and preferences, but the biggest one for me is that Sophie is very personable.’

‘Mills & Reeve go above and beyond in the provision of their services. They work in partnership with our in-house team and are proactive in assisting us to problem solve rather than simply providing an interpretation of the law. This pragmatic and collaborative approach is invaluable.’

‘We have worked most closely with Kevin Calder and Sophie-Burton Jones. We have been impressed by their depth of experience in healthcare technology matters. They both bring a calm, measured and pragmatic approach to what can be complex and potentially acrimonious scenarios.’

‘We have worked with the team for several years and over that time they have become an extension of our in-house team, providing seamless and valuable support on a range of matters, of varying complexity and value. The client service is excellent – the team is readily available to assist on whatever we send their way, sometimes with very little notice!’

‘Kevin Calder provides fantastic partner support on all our commercial work and offers valuable insights and input on matters as and when necessary.’

‘Katy Carson is great and I really enjoy working with her. She quickly analyses a contract, identifies the key points that need to be resolved, provides clear and pragmatic advice and readily assists in trying to find solutions to any problems that might arise along the way. She helps to keep the momentum on the matter to drive it forward to completion (leading on both negotiations and drafting), and is super efficient, all with a personable style.’

‘Working with Mills & Reeve across of number of departments I’m afforded great peace of mind. Knowing the various members of the team means I can always get a swift and accurate response to queries. Mills and Reeve have partnered in a county-wide talented athlete support programme which has seen a number of athletes performing in international competition. They are very keen to support local initiatives in a number of areas.’

‘My two key contacts in the area of licensing is Harriet Wells. On every occasion I am in receipt of prompt and proactive support enabling me to progress each item in good time.’

‘Excellent and attentive service.’

‘In-depth understanding of the complicated issues, but ability to communicate effectively to all parties involved.’

‘We worked remotely and had a number of meetings with Emma Watton for two different clients in respect of family succession planning. Her advice was clear and pitched at exactly the right level.’

‘Both Chris Belcher and Emma Watton were able to listen well and explain suitable solutions in a straightforward and easy to understand way. Although there was complex tax and legal implications and paperwork involved, the client was kept engaged and informed without being overwhelmed. The level of detail that was looked into behind the scenes to ensure a good client outcome was excellent. Emma in particular was able to communicate well to coordinate opinions and information from the client, accountant, and financial planner. From the outset, it was clear that we dealing with individuals who knew what they were talking about, and were able to steer our clients in the right direction, and know what pitfalls needed to be navigated along the way.’

‘Responsive, lovely to deal with and good at guiding clients through difficult conversations whilst ensuring no detail is overlooked. Safe pair of hands.’

‘Emma Watton – clear, good at keeping the ball rolling and efficient.’

‘An exceptionally knowledgeable locally based team. More in-depth knowledge on certain areas such as family investment companies and non-domiciled individuals. The team are very friendly at the same time as being professional so there are no qualms in putting them in front of clients.’

‘Alex Hunt and Chris Belcher are both extremely knowledgeable and present their advice in a clear fashion. I use them both if I have a complicated matter which needs legal support on the basis that it is my perception that they are the most able of the Cambridge firms to deal with such issues.’

‘I consider Mills & Reeve generally (and the Norwich office/people in particular) to be an outstanding private client firm for personal tax probate and trusts. There is vast experience of landed estates, trusts and complex wills administration and associated tax. There are good established practitioners and an apparently endless stream of really good people being recruited. Recommended without hesitation or qualification.’

‘Virginia Edgecombe is a consummate safe pair of hands. You cannot go wrong with Ginnie. Cannot recommend too highly. Lauren Parker is bright, experienced, responsive. Alex Clarke, senior associate, no doubt will be a partner in the future. Already good and experienced. Grasps complex material accurately and quickly. Elizabeth Field, principal associate, will presumably be a partner in due course. Huge private client experience, broad tax and trust knowledge in particular. Greg Laming has vast tax and trust experience. Never short of something to say.’

‘Highly experienced and very commercially minded lawyers, who are very effective at cutting through the nonsense to achieve helpful results. The partners know exactly what they are doing, and the associates provide really excellent support.’

‘Neil Davies is a really effective partner, he gets straight to the point of the case, saving the client costs and time. Robust and practical in dealing with the other side, but pragmatic in his approach so as to move things on as quickly as possible.’

‘An extremely efficient and can-do team, with strength in depth.’

‘Clare Howard is a very knowledgeable and experienced practitioner who gives clear and good advice. Most of her work is for insured professionals. Weak claims brought against her clients are shot down in flames, and she negotiates her way adeptly around the good ones.’

‘They adapted smoothly and ably to the need to migrate online during the pandemic, enabling no interruption to effective management of cases.’

‘The team is unusually approachable, collaborative and team-working in its style.’

‘Neil Howes is a delight to work with.  Excellent tactician and commercially astute. Unusually personable and a great team player. The rapport he has built up with younger members of his team, the support he gives them and the respect and affection they clearly hold him in is noticeable and unusual.’

‘James Hordern is a seriously impressive solicitor, who gets to grips both with the complexities of the facts, and the legal issues, and is always on top of his cases.’

‘An exceptional regional team capable of handling complex litigation as well as any London firm.’

‘Richard Hanson is a very able lawyer with a calm and commercial approach to problem solving.’

‘Julian Steed is very able and approachable.’

James Holden – an exceptional lawyer and a great problem solver.’

‘Complete strength in depth. A real class firm.’

‘I have been particularly impressed with Chris Brand. He is very responsive and thorough, and provides real support and value for money. He is very bright and has lots of common sense and practical suggestions, which belie his relatively junior position.’

‘I have always found Mills & Reeve to be responsive at times when there is significant pressure. They are honest and realistic and very up front when it comes to setting out the amount of work required and the potential costs of this. For the quality of support received, Mills & Reeve are competitive and offer value for money in the long-term.’

‘Very attentive and user-friendly. Used the team for a corporate transaction in the first two weeks of lockdown in very trying circumstances for all, and the adaption to the new norm of working from home was seamless, with no noticeable difference to the level of service provided.’

‘I currently work with Duncan Astill. He is approachable and positive about the levels and type of support he can offer. He will attend site if need be and sometimes this is required to add context to a particular concern or situation. He is reliable and extremely friendly and in times of stress, this is a really important thing.’

‘Mills & Reeve’s sports team is market-leading. The strength in-depth is rivalled by very few others in the market.’

‘Carol Couse is a go-to lawyer for disputes before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.’

‘Mark Hovell is an encyclopaedia when it comes to sports disciplinary and regulatory decisions and is a real asset to have on your side in any such dispute.’

‘Phil Hutchinson is quickly becoming one of the UK’s top sports disciplinary lawyers. He has an excellent list of clients and has been involved in some of the biggest cases in the last year or two. He always goes above and beyond what you would expect for his clients. He is market-leading when it comes to dealing with betting cases.’

‘Michael Aubrey has the benefit of significant experience in the sector meaning he is able to give broad and reassuring advice to clients on some of the most challenging matters.  He is able to give clear and concise advice often without the need to refer to others; this can be invaluable if the matter is complex and time is of the essence‘.

‘Depth of knowledge across the rural industries. webinars are useful addition. Tim Ryan, a real detail man! Louisa Butcher, a great ability to get the job done‘.

‘The team is a dedicated group that will provide exceptional advice on a range of matters – no matter how complex. The lawyers are always keen to help and available to talk through complex issues in understandable terms.  Louisa Butcher amongst many others‘.

‘The people. Understanding of the asset class and variety of issues that can arise on a modern or traditional rural estate. Responsiveness. Collaboration/working across teams. Adding value by providing real advice (e.g. by setting out options so as to help decision making, rather than mere reporting). Matthew Hesketh is a very efficient and capable solicitor, able to quickly and confidently unpack complex legal matters before providing concise and clear advice. He also knows his limitations and so this instils confidence in the advice he gives‘.

‘Sarah Pateman brings a human touch to the team with an empathetic and considerate approach to her work. Her understanding of rural property is considerable due to her personal background in farming and past training as a chartered rural surveyor.  Sarah is a great team player’.

‘An approachable and hugely knowledgeable team who are eminently capable of dealing with whatever is thrown at them. Michael Aubrey draws on unparalleled experience in providing eminently pragmatic advice. Gabriella Wortley’s capacity to turn around complex instructions is second to none . Matthew Hesketh is expert, approachable and great to work with‘.

‘Large office in Norwich with strength and breadth in estate/agricultural departments. Michael Aubrey (Cambridge) strong on agriculture and well respected‘.

‘A strong core of legal experts who combine well to deliver cohesive advice for complex situations. Michael Aubrey – a strong legal advocate who always provides a legal solution‘.

‘We have many and varied issues, and each department we deal with responds in a timely fashion.’

Aviva

Henry Cooper Consultants Limited

Spectrum Painters Limited

Surveyors to Education Limited

‘Mills and Reeve has an innovative and committed mediation team. The individuals who make up the team draw on a number of different skills, expertise and experience and as a result they are able to offer a bespoke mediation service. They listen carefully to clients’ priorities and concerns to ensure that mediation is appropriate to meet their needs and work constructively with the clients in order to reach an outcome that works for them and their children. Their mediators have always been committed to resolving disputes constructively and bring a client focused approach to all their work.  The mediators are experienced in drawing on other professionals where this might assist the process and ensure at all times that the needs of their clients remain at the forefront of their practice‘.

‘The team is very experienced as mediators and it has a good reputation. Alison Bull is a calm and confident mediator. Suzanne Kingston is an experienced family lawyer, mediator and arbitrator. All members of the firm I have come across have been good lawyers’.

‘I think Suzanne Kingston is a wonderful mediator, particularly in high conflict private law children and financial proceedings and she is ably supported by the rest of her team. Suzanne  – a pleasure to deal with, all over the detail, fantastic client care skills and one of the very best mediators in family law‘.

‘A real commitment to mediation and amicable forms of dispute resolution, combined with excellent individuals and a cutting edge approach to resolving family matters. Tim Whitney is an excellent mediator and lawyer. He has a great manner with clients, backed up with excellent legal knowledge‘.

‘Suzanne Kingston in particular is a go-to person for mediation. She brings vast expertise and experience to cases and provides a clear and firm direction to parties. Her approach is engaged and insightful and she is solution-focused. She takes the time to understand the issues and to apply a bespoke approach. If clients want to avoid the time and expense of the court process and really want to give it their best shot to resolve matters, Suzanne is without question the mediator they need‘.

‘The mediation team is committed and knowledgeable and genuinely wants to find the best solution for the family. Alison Bull is excellent for her commitment to leading the way in mediation and being involved nationally to influence developments‘.

‘Hugely impressive reputation with some giants in the field of family law. Difficult to think of a family team that outshines them. Regional, national, international – they’ve got the lot. Also very nice people to deal with. Suzanne Kingston and Alison Bull – technically brilliant but also generous with their time for causes to improve the legal landscape for divorcing and separating families & children eg Resolution and other committees / IFLA / etc‘.

‘The team has a strong reputation for good quality, well-priced representation, with excellent individuals, and they are unique in being as strong in litigation as they are in mediation. Joanna Grandfield – former barrister so brings that extra skill to her representation of clients. Experienced, personable, and pro-active in getting matters resolved sensibly‘.

‘The team are always professional but also friendly, approachable and put you at your ease immediately. This has helped to build trust and create that sense that our lawyers really are part of our team. The strength of this relationship has helped us successfully navigate a number of challenging matters. The depth of experience across the team and wider firm is also second to none. I have confidence they can handle any query I throw at them.’

‘I have been really impressed with their approach to fee estimates and visibility of fees. With the support of their tech solutions I have visibility across all matters, but I also know that the team themselves will be proactive in managing fees so that there are never any surprises. This continuous dialogue and transparency around fees is something I haven’t experienced with other firms but makes my job so much easier.

‘During the pandemic they have been keen to help with secondments when we have needed temporary cover, offering a number of flexible solutions.’

‘The team has worked well with us on some complex contractual matters. They have introduced fresh thinking to get what had previously been a process that we thought we might not complete due to its complexity. The team were tenacious and got us through to conclusion.’

‘Mills & Reeve have a good strength across the practice area, with particular expertise in defamation matters.‘

‘I have worked with Rachael Somerset who was excellent. She had in depth knowledge of the relevant law and drilled down to the central facts of the case that mattered.‘

‘Mills and Reeve are a great team and teamwork is one of their strengths. They haven’t lost the individual touch, despite being a large firm, so can offer great client care.’

‘Excellent team with particular expertise in sports.’

‘Rachael Somerset is an excellent communicator, adept at managing complex matters.’

‘Rachael Somerset is excellent – she has a great intellectual capacity and explains things in a straightforward way. She and the rest of her team are incredibly hard working and will always do their best to turn things around to meet your deadlines, even when those deadlines are imminent.’

‘Mills & Reeve are very knowledgeable and quick to respond. The team has depth. They are very good at finding solutions and helping execute a plan. They give clear guidance.’

‘Excellent technical knowledge, helpful and good at problem-solving.’

‘I found Ellie Milner to be enormously helpful, efficient and personable.’

‘A very user-friendly team who are proactive in outlining ideas and potential issues.’

‘Their approach and expertise is excellent, clearly presenting complex issues and allowing the client to make informed decisions. All the team are very professional and friendly, and you enjoy the comfort of knowing they are always focused on your best interests.’

‘A specialist team that is proactive and knowledgeable but which offers a highly personal service.’

‘Extremely professional but always friendly and approachable.’

‘Ellie Milner is knowledgeable, conscientious and affable. She was keen to respond speedily to enquiries and gave 360-degree advice, considering every eventuality.’

‘The team led by Andrew Playle is knowledgeable and approachable and react speedily to changing circumstances.’

‘The Mills & Reeve team are professional, personable and appear to be highly knowledgeable. They take a flexible and pragmatic approach which we value in the work that we do where much of the legal work is no-standard. Mills & Reeve have the specialists to deliver and generally perform their duties in a timely manner.’

‘Rachel Pitman is a go-to solicitor if you want to get the deal done – she is excellent at blending reasoned legal advice with understanding a client’s commercial position and the nature of the negotiations.’

‘Specialisms with development land. A knowledge and depth of expertise unlike any other firm in that area.’

‘Rachel Pitman completes the job in a timely and professional manner. Always gets the point.’

‘Caroline Hanratty – Great at the job, carefully nudging and cajoling everything to the right end point.’

‘Very commercial and very responsive in dealing with instructions. There is a good team spirit that is evident and a strong culture.’

‘An excellent team which provides a full legal service to meet the needs of a SME .They have good experience in the life science/pharma industry sector and understand the needs of PE-backed businesses with diverse investor profiles. We have experienced much better service and key account management skills than a local/regional generalist law firm.’

‘Vicky Protano played a strong role in supporting the chair and the investors through a challenging 24 months, and effectively supported a M&A process until completion. Vicky was ably supported by her assistants and Chris Wilkinson.’

‘Responsive and experienced‘.

‘Always had a very personal approach, going over and above to support the CCG with cases. The support that has been offered has been excellent, taking the time to explain complexities and ensured that the CCG’s position was clearly communicated on many levels. The individuals I have worked with have always made themselves available to support the needs of the CCG. Two individuals in particular have made what was a very intense and stressful case much more manageable, their knowledge and support has been exceptional. So thank you to Jill Weston and Molly Sanghera for their continued efforts to guide and support the CCG’.

‘My experience of Mills and Reeve has always been exceptional. Its responsiveness to my queries are always dealt with in a timely and professional matter. The knowledge base of my contacts has been perfect, their understanding and adaptability to my way of working welcomed. They are personable, friendly but clear and professional in their approach and is highly recommended. Samuel Lindsay- is my go to contact within Mills & Reeve. He is responsive, clear and adaptable. He offers second to none support in relation COP, is always professional and personable. His knowledge base for the Health sector in particular S117 and COP is exceptional‘.

‘From my experience I have received prompt and knowledgeable responses. They are usually reliable in regards to up front with costs. They are both responsive and knowledgeable but equally able to explain legal terms in a way which is understandable‘.

‘Mills and Reeve is responsive, knowledgeable, supportive and work in partnership with the CCG. I have great support from a number of the team but Jill Weston and Katrina McCrory are the two I have worked with the most who are exceptional but I have received exceptional support from all the team‘.

‘In our experience the team at Mills and Reeve are available for consultations at short notice, responsive to unusual and complex legal matters, they have been able to draw specialist partners into cases so that “all legal bases” are covered in sufficient and robust detail in order to conclude cases in the most efficient manner. The team takes the time to advise and makes clinical staff feel at ease and takes the time to educate staff on the legal complexities and limitations to cases in front of the Court‘.

‘Individual partners are available at a range of times to suit me as the customer, they have the ability to help me understand the legal issues and the options available – some of the key individuals I have worked with with include: Jill Weston, Katrina McCrory. Ruth Minnis, Lucy Johnston Kevin Duce‘.

‘The lawyers are both responsive and knowledgeable but equally able to explain legal terms in a way which is understandable‘.

‘Richard Sykes and his team are particularly strong in the higher education field. Their advice is comprehensive, but also pragmatic and commercial.’

‘Pragmatic and innovative approaches to managing emerging employment matters in the complex public sector environment. Risk assessment is at the forefront of thinking.’

‘Qualified and knowledgeable people with a personality that enables them to communicate easily with clients like myself.’

‘Pili Fernandez-Mahoney is an excellent colleague who works in such a way that we feel that Pili is one of our own team. Very client focused and takes time to understand issues in the most exacting detail. Consequently, when solutions are offered they are tailored, appropriate and effective.’

‘Sara Barrett and Miriam Guilding have a human approach that instantly puts non-legal people at ease. In addition to this very important people skill, they are extremely good at their job.’

‘On a national basis Mills & Reeve has the best talent in family law.  The lawyers are able to offer an exceptional service to clients in each of their locations.  Very soon after establishing its family team in London it became a major player and continues to go from strength to strength‘.

‘Zoe Fleetwood is extremely competent and an excellent hire‘.

‘Zoe Fleetwood has joined and will lead the children team to great success I am sure. Zoe Fleetwood is calm and clear when others lose their head. She is wonderful with judges and with clients and a great person to work with as counsel’.

‘Suzanne Kingston stands out for her expertise in alternative dispute resolution options‘.

‘The team is at the forefront in the use of technology to improve the client experience.  It is always good news if Mills & Reeve is on the other side of a case as it means the prospects of settlement are greatly enhanced.  Joanna Grandfield is exceptional.  She always has a clear grasp of the issues and is a constructive negotiator.   Caitlin Jenkins is a star.  Always charming and articulate yet never loses sight of her client’s goals‘.

‘Mills and Reeve is an extremely talented and well respected family team with a strong ADR reputation. Tim Whitney is an outstanding lawyer and mediator. Incredibly skilled and successful. Clients love him’.

‘Proactive, in-depth advice coupled with a sound understanding of technical issues.’ 

‘Jagvinder Singh Kang – Excellent personal manner and the fact that he is a qualified software engineer comes through in his understanding of and explanation to clients of technical issues in layman terms.’

‘The Mills & Reeve team are pragmatic, highly knowledgeable, personable and professional.’

‘Melanie Grimshaw is easy to work with. The team have a deep expertise in their field and Melanie is no exception. They are accessible and we value their contribution to our business.’

‘Partners and associates are insightful, responsive, flexible, commercial, tenacious.’ 

‘Practical advice that is direct and no nonsense. You know what your options are very quickly.’

‘Genuine deep knowledge of the football regulatory structure both in England and Europe.’

‘I worked with Tiran Gunawardena on a matter ongoing in the Court of Arbitration for Sport and thought he was excellent; he had mastered the detail in a very impressive way and gave confident clear advice.’

‘Julian Moore is a pleasure to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable, nothing is too much trouble and realistic with fees.’

‘The sports team is absolutely stellar. They have brilliant lawyers from partner-level through all levels of associate. They have fantastic quality work and are rightly trusted by clients in the most high profile cases.’

‘Carol Couse: completely down-to-earth and great to work with. Excellent knowledge of the football industry in particular. Tiran Gunawardena and Phil Hutchinson are both brilliant – extremely hardworking; great with clients; excellent industry knowledge; strategic; and fantastic at managing complex, high profile cases.’

‘Top of the tree in terms of technical knowledge and expertise.  They work tirelessly to get the best results for their clients. A joy to work with as they are friendly, approachable and provide easy to digest advice on complex matters.’

‘Carol Couse works tirelessly for clients, superb communicator, gives clear and practical advice on often complex multi-jurisdictional matters. Phil Hutchinson is highly knowledgeable with beneficial relationships with many sports federations, top-class communicator. Tiran Gunawardena is super smart; like an encyclopaedia of sports law. Fully invested in getting the best outcomes for his clients.’

‘Mark Hovell: very experienced arbitrator, wide experience of sport. Carol Couse: well known in the field, dedicated, committed. Phil Hutchinson: a great lawyer, fantastic with clients. Tiran Gunawardena: clever, determined, trusted by clients, good judgment.’

‘Reliable, trustworthy and pragmatic advisers, who we really enjoy working with. Michael Giess epitomises this, providing a very personal and efficient service, whilst remaining commercial at all times. The positive feedback from lawyers acting on the other side, reinforces these qualities.’

‘The team’s response times are second to none. Client contact and solicitor availability is always exceptional. The entire team has a commercial approach to transactions which is refreshing – they tailor documentation to meet client needs and expectations.’

‘Mills & Reeve have a exceptionally strong development team that is flexible in its ability to resource as required, has strength in depth and which really seeks to understand a project and the business motivation to help provide the optimal legal services.’

‘Mills & Reeve have advised one of our UK pension fund clients for many years. They have the experience and breadth of expertise in all areas of law to advise us on all aspects of development transactions in any asset class, in such a way that protects our clients’ best interests.’

‘A team that fully understands our needs and how best to protect our client’s interests. They cover all aspects of law related to commercial property and offer a highly personal and dedicated service.’

‘It puts the client first, and uses its experience and great legal knowledge to satisfy the clients’ needs. Attention to detail. Thoroughness. Immediate response to requests.’

‘The lawyers deliver really outstanding customer service – it is no surprise that they build very long lasting client relationships. Clients regularly comment on how brilliantly members of the Mills & Reeve team have supported them, often through difficult times. David Catchpole – a very clever lawyer. He will always go the extra mile to help his clients and get the best possible outcome for his clients. Simon Pedley – excellent knowledge of the law, and a pragmatic and assertive litigator. You know that a party means business when they instruct Simon.’

‘A really tight and good-humoured team, who are a delight to work with. Really know their stuff and give clients such personal attention and really fight for them. David Catchpole: very experienced and very effective. Tells clients how it is but never stops searching for a solution for them. Lucy Howard: a real rising star. She’s very smart and works harder than anyone else I know. Has a real feel for the strategy and tactics of litigation in this area.’

‘Simon Pedley leads a strong, proactive, specialist team. Simon Pedley is very experienced in this specialist area and is adept at handling all manner of contentious trusts and probate work.’

‘Incredibly responsive – even at very short notice. The team really takes the time to focus on the key issues of concern, and provides very helpful and timely advice. The approach allows us to learn from the advice and apply it to similar problems in future. David Catchpole has provided clear and comprehensive advice on a complex gift matter. We have very much valued David’s prompt and helpful advice, getting to the heart of the matter quickly and providing reassurance in response to follow up questions.’

‘I am a great fan of Mills & Reeve as a private client firm and recommend the team. Really good experienced partners and senior associates across the board. Also seem to be good at recruiting very capable juniors who have turned into extremely good practitioners over the years with seemingly very good retention and continuity.’

‘They care! It is a specialist team with good experience. I have had consistency in personnel over a three-and-a-half year period. The lawyers listen and analyse what I convey to them and if they disagree with me, they explain why. They are logical and have built my case with diligence. I am particularly pleased with Lucy Howard for her intelligent and experienced approach.’

‘Lucy Howard representing the firm was my first point of contact. She was sent the brief and came back with a clear strategy on how to proceed. My impression was one of measured confidence in her own ability.’

‘Fabulous, growing team of down to earth employment law specialists with a particular focus on the healthcare sector – some great clients, challenging the more traditional firms in the region.’

‘Stuart Craig – Partner: hugely experienced, knowledgeable and respected employment law practitioner. Great list of senior, high profile clients across the healthcare sector. Great to work with.’

‘Rebecca Pallot – I have worked with her for years. She applies her level of intelligence and hard working approach to difficult cases on a regular basis. Brilliant support during the life of case leads to great results.’

‘Stephen Hamilton – good knowledge of corporate transactions.’

‘We get quality advice with a quick response time that is not overpriced and the teams not over-manned.’

‘James Fry is brilliant to work with as he has a very calm and measured approach.’

‘James Reeve is extremely responsive and provides thoughtful, practical advice on key issues. Importantly, James is able to take a commercial view which is vitally important when negotiating deals.’

‘The people are their strength.’

‘The Mills & Reeve team has deep expertise that is able to support us across our full range of activities: R&D, manufacturing and commercial. There is an excellent team outside of healthcare able to support us on corporate matters, and a network of affiliates that we have used on numerous occasions to support international transactions.’

‘Very diverse team. Highly knowledgeable. Always responsive.  Well prepared capped quotation with range of costs covered.’

‘A fast-moving and knowledgeable team. They can support companies from IP licenses to investment as well as employment and other areas. Their billing is transparent and accurate and they can be flexible on costs.’

‘James Fry – excellent pragmatic advice on life science issues.’

‘The firm provides a very attentive service.’

‘The team has a good understanding of the challenges facing private equity-backed start-up SMEs.’

‘The wonderful Vicky Protano has been tenacious and resilient through some difficult deal transactions and managing conflicting investor interests.’

‘The team has a strong understanding of our organisation and this enables it to provide strategic, valuable and timely input on a range of issues. Billing is centrally coordinated with helpful management information provided on a regular basis‘.

‘Extremely responsive and Neil Burton is very commercial but also appreciative of how technicalities etc may play out and ensures complete advice is given. Neil Burton is extremely approachable and supportive, taking the time to really understand the issues associated with any particular instruction or matter. Mark Ashton is also very good and provides good technical advice, as well as bringing the benefit of his experience dealing with the Commission‘.

‘Appreciated (1) breadth of experience in specialist sector (charities), (2) sensitivity to costs, (3) willingness to adjust billing cycle to client’s convenience, (4) exceptional availability/responsiveness, (5) timeliness and speed of service delivery. Nathalie Jacoby-Danesh, Principal Associate, was exceptionally good to work with, for listening and responding to client’s perspective and needs.  Head of Charities, Neil Burton, was always available for supplementary help, as needed, but permitted work to go forward through Ms Jacoby-Danesh‘.

‘Reliable, trustworthy and pragmatic advisers, who we really enjoy working with. Michael Giess epitomises this, providing a very personal and efficient service, whilst remaining commercial at all times. The positive feedback from lawyers acting on the other side, reinforces these qualities.’

‘The team’s response times are second to none. Client contact and solicitor availability is always exceptional. The entire team has a commercial approach to transactions which is refreshing – they tailor documentation to meet client needs and expectations.’

‘Mills & Reeve have a exceptionally strong development team that is flexible in its ability to resource as required, has strength in depth and which really seeks to understand a project and the business motivation to help provide the optimal legal services.’

‘Mills & Reeve have advised one of our UK pension fund clients for many years. They have the experience and breadth of expertise in all areas of law to advise us on all aspects of development transactions in any asset class, in such a way that protects our clients’ best interests.’

‘A team that fully understands our needs and how best to protect our client’s interests. They cover all aspects of law related to commercial property and offer a highly personal and dedicated service.’

‘Very commercial and pragmatic, very knowledgeable in the fields of data privacy generally.’

‘Jagvinder Singh Kang is very approachable, gives cost-effective advice, and has turned complex contract negotiations around for us in incredibly tight timescales.’

‘Jagvinder Singh Kang is very experienced in his field, is very technically adept and has great client facing skills.’

‘A strong cross-office offering – they work well as a national team.’

‘Mills & Reeve’s insurance practice has come into its own in the last few years. Having had a strong name in the PI market it has been rounded out with notable work in the fields of Cyber, Political Risk & Credit, and coverage matters. Its response to the home-working response to the pandemic was particularly effective. The launch of CoverTalk, bite-size virtual lectures on insurance fundamentals and coverage issues, was inspired. An imaginative initiative that speaks to the energy in the practice.’

‘Andrew Tobin is an outstanding member of the team, having made a noticeable impact on the department in a relatively short period of time. His warm, affable manner is matched by an astute, independent mind which combines legal insight with commercial good sense. One feels that the work is given his close personal attention, whilst sensible use is made of the wider team as needed. The practice has breadth, but Andrew’s work in the political risk & credit spheres has been of particular note; he also has a deep knowledge of the political violence market which he can bring to bear.’

‘Mills & Reeve LLP delivers top tier private client advice. The strength of the firm is its geographical spread with its offices in various English cities, which is very useful when one has to deal with any estate/property/private matter which does not have any London-centric element. The level of service is uniformly good across the different offices. Sarah Cormack is very knowledgeable on family office and international trust structures‘.

‘A very talented and extremely commercial private client team who understand the importance of client centric delivery‘.

‘Billing is easy and straightforward, and the use of technology like uploading documents through their portal instead of posting to the office or a physical meeting is very efficient.’

‘Mark Benton always gives the best advice and answers all my questions in time. He kept me updated about the new rules and regulations during the pandemic.’

‘We have a longstanding relationship with the firm and they’ve always provided a fantastic service. In addition to the high standard of the legal advice provided they have a great understanding of the sector.’

‘I have dealt mainly with Alex Russell and he’s always provided great advice. His response times are quick and the advice is always very detailed, comprehensive and focused on resolving issues efficiently. Alex is able to provide written advice or discuss on the phone as needed and often at short notice. Alex has also delivered many excellent talks, training sessions and webinars with the university. I have also dealt with Mark Benton and Tracy Yates at the firm who have both been very competent and professional.’

‘Very professional, provide regular updates and briefings, wide range of services available, personal touch.’

‘Alex Russell and Mark Benton provide timely and concise advice which is always well laid out in a way that makes it easy to understand, with clear instructions on the action needed by all parties. Extremely knowledgeable in immigration and give excellent presentations and seminars.’

‘Very responsive to questions and always happy to talk complex immigration issues through.’

‘Tracy Yates is always very responsive and happy to talk through any issues.’