Mills & Reeve LLP in Norwich stands out for its 'absolutely first-class commercial disputes team'. The group is well versed in handling prominent regional, national and international disputes for clients in a wide range of sectors, ranging from food and agribusiness to life sciences, automotive, and energy. The 'excellent tactician' Rachel McDonnell heads the practice; Catherine Noble is a key contact for insolvency litigation and enforcement matters; Rachel Higgs has a solid track record in handling cases involving fraud, breaches of warranty and shareholder and partnership disputes; and Abaigh Compton is active in work regarding defamation and restrictive covenant matters.
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‘Excellent teamwork, experience and commitment. Very good communication with the client.’
‘Particularly pleased with Rachel McDonnell. Good communication skills and expertise in the law.’
‘The team, led by Rachel McDonnell, is superb - it is tenacious and efficient, able to draw on wider experience within Mills & Reeve seamlessly to navigate complex matters that cut across multiple sectors and areas of law.’
''Absolutely first-class commercial disputes team that has no problem fighting high-value complex cases against City firms. It has particular strength in depth and commercially able associates to support the partners.'
'Rachel McDonnell is an excellent tactician balancing keen legal analysis with a sense of commerciality. She achieves excellent results for clients.'
Key clients
- Anglian Windows Limited
- Breedr Limited
- Aquaterra Energy
- Adnams plc
- University of East Anglia
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Abaigh Compton
Practice head
Rachel McDonnell
Other key lawyers
Rachel Higgs, Abaigh Compton; Catherine Noble