Mills & Reeve LLP represents both corporate and individual clients across the full spectrum of UK judicial forums, including the High Court, Court of Appeal, tribunals, mediations, and arbitration. Co-chair Richard Dawson-Gerrard provides strategic counsel on corporate disputes and reputation management for high-profile clients. Fellow co-chair Simon Pedley has led on several landmark shareholder and derivative claims. Jacob Walker has built a strong niche in sports litigation, acting for elite football clubs, top-tier players, and leading boxing promoters.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘I was instructed by Mills & Reeve on a matter which went to the Court of Appeal on a novel and important point of law.'
- 'M&W handled the case extremely well - it was properly resourced but not over-lawyered, their instructions were timely and well organised.'
‘Richard Dawson Gerrard is excellent - very commercial and pragmatic.'
- 'Georgie Blears is very clever, very organised, great relations with clients.’
Key clients
- Zedra Trust Company
- Vet Partners
- Nationwide Produce
- JDK Construction
- Lennox Foods
- Wasserman Boxing
- Derbyshire County Council
- Footasylum
Work highlights
Advised shareholder in significant Court of Appeal matter regarding validity of register of members and appointment of liquidator.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Practice head
Richard Dawson-Gerrard; Simon Pedley
Other key lawyers
Jacob Walker; Ben Reeves; Aurélie Tegho; Georgie Blears; Bradley Howe