Mills & Reeve LLP‘s dispute resolution team undertakes a broad range of contentious work, including arbitration, procurement, education, and cyber security disputes. The team regularly handles automotive and manufacturing supply chain disputes, with a focus on non-payment, product quality, and lack of performance issues. Furthermore, the practice is noted for its expertise in sports-related matters, working with professional sportspeople as well as Premier League football clubs and international sports agencies. Simon Garbett heads the Birmingham commercial disputes team and has significant experience in supply chain advisory work. Claire Crawford leads the contentious procurement practice and specialises in advising both contracting authorities and economic operators in a range of matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The M&R commercial litigation team (which includes its sports litigation team) are brilliant to work with and I have no hesitation in recommending them to sports clients (and general commercial clients).'
'The team is highly knowledgeable on all sports-related matters, and is well-resourced from partner level down to its trainees, with all having provided valuable contributions to cases that I have been involved with.’
‘Experienced litigators and great to work with.’
‘The team at Mills & Reeve combines an approachable and friendly style with pragmatic and commercial advice.'
'They are engaged on a wide range of matters, locally, nationally, and internationally, reflecting their breadth of experience.’
‘Simon Garbett has an approachable and friendly style with an eye for detail and has extensive experience in the automotive sector.’
Key clients
- Mazars LLP
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Odeon Cinemas
- Triumph Motorcycles
- Luton Town FC
- Imecon Engineering S.R.L.
- Horiba Mira
- Sussex Transport
- Bosch
- The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
- Fox Flight Air Ambulance
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Simon Garbett; Claire Crawford
Other key lawyers
Phil Hutchinson