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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‘Exceptionally responsive team, which provides clear and practical advice.’
‘Duncan Astill is an extraordinary font of knowledge, and can absorb huge amounts of information, distill it, and give clear advice.'
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