Mills & Reeve LLP is frequently instructed by universities on a broad spectrum of issues, including major construction and development projects, employment and HR-related issues and contractual matters. Sarah Seed regularly advises higher education clients seeking financing for projects, and has particular expertise in fundraising matters. Seed leads the group alongside William Downing, an expert in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘We particularly value their responsiveness and ability to deal quickly, calmly and effectively with even the most urgent of matters, as well as their understanding of the sector.’
‘William Downing is calm, knowledgeable and highly commercial, grasping quickly what is most important in a given situation and ensuring that time and resources are directed appropriately.’
Key clients
- Academies Enterprise Trust
- Arden University Limited
- All Souls College, Oxford
- Bournemouth University
- British Council
- Buckingham New University
- Cardiff University
- Christ Church, Oxford University
- Christ’s Hospital
- Dragon School Trust Limited
- Exeter College Oxford
- Francis Crick Institute Ltd
Work highlights
Advising several clients on their strategies in responding to disclosure requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
Advising Oxford University Development Ltd on development schemes at Begbroke Innovation District, Wellington Square and Osney Mead in Oxford.
Practice head
Sarah Seed; William Downing