Praised by clients for its ‘pragmatic solutions-based’ approach, Mills & Reeve LLP’s education team leverages the firm’s national network to assist clients with M&A, commercial contracts, and student accommodation projects. In the Oxford office, the team is headed by employment expert William Downing, and Sarah Seed, who also works from Cambridge, and specialises in advising non-profit clients on lending.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Pragmatic solutions-based approach to matters.’

  • ‘Fingertip knowledge of matters that they are involved in.’

  • ‘Highly experienced in the private placement market.’

  • ‘Excellent relationships with clients and other side’s lawyers. Practical and decisive.’

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Key clients

  • Academies Enterprise Trust
  • Arden University Limited
  • Bournemouth University
  • British Council
  • Buckingham New University
  • Cardiff University
  • Christ Church, Oxford University
  • Christ’s Hospital
  • Dragon School Trust Limited
  • Exeter College Oxford

Lawyers

Practice head

Sarah Seed; William Downing