Mills & Reeve LLP delivers end-to-end advice across a range of asset classes, including living, tech, student accommodation, education and regeneration-led projects. The team is recognised for its work on large-scale development and regeneration schemes, strategic investment deals and complex portfolio management. Mike Edge leads the practice, drawing on over four decades of experience advising public and private sector clients on high-stakes commercial property matters. Rachel Pitman has developed significant expertise in mixed-use regeneration initiatives, while Jennifer Lewis is a key contact for clients in the education and healthcare sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The real estate team is highly responsive, commercially astute and technically strong – a trusted partner that consistently delivers.’
- ‘Partners Mike Edge and Rachel Pitman, alongside principal associate Hannah Cheminais, have supported our business for over two decades. Their understanding of our operations and culture translates into consistently outstanding service.’
- ‘The commercial property team brings a clear focus and responsiveness that enables complex transactions to progress efficiently and smoothly.’
- ‘Jennifer Lewis and Emily Revel operate as a seamless team, providing consistently high-quality advice and support.’
Key clients
- Rexel
- Kids Planet
- Newcastle Upon Tyne Council
- Bruntwood
- Langtree
- Urban & Civic
- Stockport MBC
- Liverpool John Moores University
- Manchester City Council
- Homes England
- Wain Land
- Salford City Council
Work highlights
Advised the University of Huddersfield in respect of the second development on their new Southgate Campus.
Acting for Kids Planet Day Nurseries on a ground rent sale and leaseback with an investor managed by Alpha Real Capital LLP.
Acting for a long-standing landowner client Bailrigg Farmland Trust on the sale of a 94-acre greenfield site to the NHS Hospitals Trust.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jennifer Lewis
Practice head
Mike Edge
Other key lawyers
Rachel Pitman; Caroline Hanratty; Melanie Grimshaw; Hannah Cheminais; Jennifer Lewis; Alexandra Murphy; Graham Collier; Emily Revel