Mills & Reeve LLP‘s national employment group is led by the ’outstanding‘ David Mills from the Cambridge office, which is also home to key partners Nicola Brown, who focuses on work for national higher education and charity clients, Stuart Craig, who is a key adviser to businesses in the health sector, and Melanie James, who acts for large private employers. James Kidd leads the employment, pensions and immigration practice in the Norwich office, where ’personable and client-oriented‘ education sector specialist Alex Russell is also a standout practitioner. Russell and principal associate Patrick Gass recently acted for a UK university in a major restructure and collective redundancy exercise involving more than 100 academic and professional services staff.
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‘The main reason we continue to use M&R is because they are so commercially aware. As a senior HR professional, I don't just want the black and white response, I want to understand our risks to make an informed decision. I can read the black and white in an employment law text!’
‘Having worked with David Mills for several years, he is very aware of my knowledge and as a result doesn't waste time stating the obvious or basics but meets me where my knowledge ends in a very commercial way. He is extremely responsive and always available and will always give me the different perspectives and risks so I can make an informed decision.’
‘Often used when require KC advice and support to identify appropriate connections.’
‘Personable and client-oriented - Alex Russell stands out’
‘My main contact at Mills and Reeve is Alex Russell. Alex is an outstanding lawyer who gives highly pragmatic advice on very complex issues. When Alex advises on an issue, I always feel that we are in the safest possible hands.’
‘This is a very knowledgeable practice with information and advice based on up to date and sector-specific experience.’
‘Alex Russell and Patrick Gass have been particularly helpful in responding to difficult case work challenges. Both always spend time to understand the context and discuss different potential approaches.’
Key clients
- Xaar Plc
- Mick George
- Evelyn Partners
- Baxter Healthcare
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- University of Bedfordshire
- University of East Anglia
- East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Hexcel Composites Limited
- F-star Therapeutics Limited
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Alex Russell
Practice head
David Mills
Other key lawyers
Nicola Brown; James Kidd; Stuart Craig; Melanie James; Alex Russell; Patrick Gass