Mills & Reeve LLP

Mills & Reeve LLP‘s employment practice has a strong reputation for its work in the commercial, education, health and voluntary sectors, among others, with the team acting predominantly for employers. Its workload includes assisting clients in the implementation of training programmes, in investigations into discrimination and harassment cases, and in employee rights matters. Sara Barrett oversees the Manchester offering and stands out for her expertise in the commercial, education and not-for-profit sectors. Barrett is considered ’excellent’ by clients, as is Miriam Guilding. Pili Fernandez-Mahoney is also a name to note. Danielle Ingham joined from Trowers & Hamlins LLP in January 2026.