Mills & Reeve LLP handles high-value financial cases and complex private children law matters, often with cross-border aspects. Led by Alison Bull, the team specialises in financial settlements involving corporate structures, offshore trusts, and business assets. The firm also has expertise in surrogacy, ART, adoption, and abduction cases. Bull often acts as a mediator and arbitrator in family disputes. Andrew Moore advises on business-related financial settlements, while Rose-Marie Drury focuses on fertility law issues and surrogacy. Sue Brookes leads on matters concerning unmarried families, and Rachel Forster joined the group from Myerson Solicitors in 2024, bringing expertise in HNW finance cases involving business assets.
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- 'Professional and trustworthy service with balanced advice throughout.'
- 'Sue Brookes has managed my case throughout and has shown genuine concern for the welfare of myself and my children, including checking in how new arrangements are working when legal services ceased.'
- 'Alison Bull is an outstanding solicitor, she consistently supported me throughout my divorce process. I truly felt in good hands, safe, looked after, and that she really cared. Sarah was amazing displaying kindness, respect and punctuality.'
- 'All members of the team in Manchester have great reputations as excellent lawyers.'
- 'Alison Bull is an exceptional lawyer and incredibly knowledgeable in her field. She works incredibly hard to try to help families find a resolution to their issues. Andrew Moore is fantastic with clients and approaches cases with pragmatism and an emphasis on finding solutions. Sue Brookes is thorough, detailed and looks after her clients. She is great at guiding them through difficult times.'
- 'Strong at all levels.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rose-Marie Drury
Andrew Moore
Practice head
Alison Bull
Other key lawyers
Andrew Moore; Sue Brookes; Rose-Marie Drury; Abigail Pearse; Rachel Forster