Mills & Reeve LLP is often involved in high-profile projects. Vincenzo Maggio, who excels in real estate work in the life sciences space, leads the Cambridge group. Michelle Cookson is an expert in complex investment and development projects, while Nick Finlayson-Brown acts for UK and overseas clients in property investment, development and management deals, and Charles Staveley has in-depth knowledge of the real estate investment sector. Other key names include Tom Nash, who handles strategic land and development work, Sarah Cooke, who handles investment and portfolio management matters, and Christopher Pike, who works with property investors in the education and real estate investment sectors.
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- 'Their client service is great. They really understand what we need from them and how they are able to help and support to unlock situation and transactions. The communication is great and flexible. They take their time to ensure we understand the point at hand along with all the risks associated with decisions.'
- 'Emma De Meyer is fantastic. Her help, passion and dedication she provides to us is unrivalled. We are really grateful for all that she does for us, supported by Vincenzo Maggio and the wider team.'
Key clients
- Urban&Civic plc
- Trinity College, Cambridge
- Railpen
- Marshall Group
- St John’s College, Cambridge
- Kadans Science Partner
- Peterhouse, Cambridge
- The Howard Group
- Anglia Ruskin University
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- The Wellcome Trust
- Mission Street
Work highlights
Advising Marshall Group on all matters relating to its strategy for, and delivery of, the development of its 900 acres, including developments at Cambridge East, Marleigh and Cherry Hinton.
Advising Railpen on various central Cambridge investments, including the Beehive Centre, Cambridge Retail Park and Coral Park Trading Estate.
Advising Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on its significant stake in the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
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Practice head
Vincenzo Maggio
Other key lawyers
Michelle Cookson; Nick Finlayson-Brown; Charles Staveley; Tom Nash; Sarah Cooke; Christopher Pike; Emma De Meyer