At Mills & Reeve LLP, ‘every member of the team is approachable and personable’. Prominent regionally and nationally, the firm increasingly handles cross-border M&A transactions. Tom Pickthorn leads on corporate transactions, while Kevin Calder is the standout partner for commercial matters, and James Fry oversees the firm’s work in the life sciences sector. Other key members of the team are Poppy Short, who ’gives pragmatic and understandable advice’ to universities, further education colleges and schools on corporate matters. Dona Ardeman handles investment funds and early-stage venture capital investment work, Neil Burton is a key adviser to charities, Jonathan Greenwood focuses on mid-market M&A and PE investments, and Zickie Lim leads the firm’s venture capital group with a strong focus on the technology and life sciences sectors.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team, led by Poppy Short, gives pragmatic and understandable advice - the right advice, at the right time, at the right level. Every member of the team is approachable and personable.'
- 'Poppy Short has given us outstanding support.'
Key clients
- Eckoh plc
- Gearset Limited
Work highlights
Advised AIM-quoted Eckoh plc on the recommended acquisition by private equity group Bridgepoint of Eckoh.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Tom Pickthorn
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Tom Pickthorn; Kevin Calder; James Fry
Other key lawyers
Poppy Short; Dona Ardeman; Jonathan Greenwood; Zickie Lim; Claire Clarke: Neil Burton