Mills & Reeve LLP houses a broad offering, which often acts in product liability and investigations. The team is well versed in inquests and police investigations. Joint practice heads Duncan Astill and Amanda Narkiewicz both receive client acclaim; Astill is ‘an extraordinary font of knowledge’, particularly in relation to regulatory enforcement actions, and Narkiewicz a ’very astute operator’, who often defends clients in health and safety investigations. A further key figure is Samuel Lindsay, who has a focus on the healthcare sector. Criminal barrister, Aimee Stokes, joined from the Crown Prosecution Service in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Amanda Narkiewicz is a very astute operator, who always has an excellent strategic overview of a case. She is also very hands-on, and will take an active role in a case. I always have confidence that I can get in touch with her if I need to, and that she will be fully apprised and up-to-date with whatever we need to discuss.'
- ‘The team is very good at getting to the heart of the issue, identifying the relevant facts and law, and providing clear and detailed instructions, which makes the task of advising much easier. They are also very good at supporting me, as counsel, by being a bridge with the lay client's board, ensuring that further instructions are obtained quickly and efficiently when needed, setting and managing expectations with the lay client, and providing support in conference.’
Key clients
- Sanctuary Group
- NHS Shropshire, Telford Wrekin Integrated Care Board
Work highlights
Advising Sanctuary on operational health and safety.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Duncan Astill; Amanda Narkiewicz
Other key lawyers
Samuel Lindsay; Aimee Stokes