Variously praised for his 'fantastic service' and 'extremely professional approach', Alex Russell leads the corporate immigration practice at Mills & Reeve LLP, advising on a wide range of business immigration matters. The team provides support across visa applications and compliance issues spanning a diverse range of sectors, covering education, health, charity, life sciences, technology, sports and private wealth.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘We rely on Mills & Reeve’s immigration practice for all our UK immigration matters, and they continue to deliver an exceptional standard of service. The team combines deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach that helps us navigate complex regulatory requirements with confidence. They’re highly responsive, proactive when issues arise, and consistently help us meet tight timelines.’

  • 'We primarily deal with Alex Russell, whom we have worked with for many years. Alex provides a fantastic service.'

  • 'Alex Russell has an extremely professional approach. Alex always takes the time to listen to the clients needs and then is supportive whilst providing guidance and advice.'

  • ‘Tracy Yates is the individual we work most closely with, and she is outstanding. Tracy acts as our Level 1 user with the Home Office – a role that requires a high degree of trust and responsibility – and we rely on her completely. Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and depth of expertise make her an invaluable partner to our business.'

  • 'Tracy is proactive, clear in her advice, and always focused on getting things done efficiently. What sets Tracy apart is not just her technical competence but also the confidence she instills in us when navigating time-sensitive or high-stakes matters. We feel very well supported.’
  • ‘Excellent personal service, which guides us through a specialist area. Applicants can find the process stressful, so it's great to have experienced help.’

Key clients

  • Triumph Motorcycles
  • King’s College London
  • KeyMed
  • Anglo Beef Processors
  • Baxter Healthcare
  • Red Gate Software
  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Charles River
  • The Sainsbury Laboratory

Practice head

Alex Russell

Other key lawyers

Tracy Yates