Mills & Reeve LLP is known for its ‘strong construction contract and procurement knowledge, with a good grasp on current market trends’. Alexandra Pike now leads the Cambridge team, which calls upon the considerable skills of Stuart Thompson, who has experience in construction procurement issues, non-contentious construction work, and government outsourcings; Pike handles both disputes and transactional matters. In the same office, Ed Freeman handles transactional work with a particular focus on senior living and large-scale regeneration work, and Emma Nash focuses on construction and engineering contacts. Emma Raspin in Norwich stands out for projects in the education, later living and renewable energy sectors.
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Testimonials
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'Stuart Thompson & Alexandra Pike are both standout individuals, exceptionally knowledgeable on construction law repeatedly offering valuable advice during the establishment, execution and administration of NEC construction contracts.'
'They strike an excellent balance between providing clear legal advice and offering pragmatic, real-world solutions that acknowledge the volume of competing priorities and stakeholders we manage. They’ve taken the time to truly understand the construction projects and programmes we’re delivering, enabling them to contribute as an integrated member of the client team rather than as an external legal adviser at arm’s length.'
'Emma Nash, Stuart Thompson, Dominic Taylor all give clear professional advice whilst remaining personable and retaining a sense of humour throughout (which helps on our projects!). We could have not have achieved what we have on the programme thus far without them.'
'There are a couple of things that I enjoy about working with Mills & Reeve. The people and the advice. The partner that I deal with is Stuart Thompson. There have been a couple of occasions when for whatever reason he has had to step into matters - and he does so quickly and intelligently, giving sound, practical, understandable and commercial advice. He makes things simple - which is just what you want as a client!’
‘Stuart Thompson - is readily available, even when things are urgent and tricky, and is always sensible and looking for the right solution. Edward Freeman - is just so easy to get on with. Calls and meetings are almost a pleasure! All the staff at Mills & Reeve that I have dealt with have all been excellent - but more than that - have all been really nice.'
‘Stuart Thompson in the Mills & Reeve Construction team is an exceptional trusted adviser. He offers clear, practical, commercial advice and has really good grasp of the local market.’
Key clients
- Urban&Civic plc
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Marshall Group
- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- Albanwise Group including Wallace Estates Limited and Gray’s Inn Capital Limited
- John Innes Centre
- Railpen
- British Medical Association
- University of Cambridge
- Anglia Ruskin University
- Trinity College, Cambridge
- British Library Board
Work highlights
Advised the University of Cambridge on the drafting and negotiation of its new contractor and consultant frameworks.
Advising Urban&Civic on the development of the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton.
Acting on the development of the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, a £300m new world-class hospital, for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ed Freeman
Emma Nash
Practice head
Stuart Thompson; Alexandra Pike
Other key lawyers
Ed Freeman; Emma Nash; Emma Raspin; Dominic Taylor