Mills & Reeve LLP‘s employment, pensions, and immigration team acts for several high-profile clients across both the public and private sectors, providing employment support on various projects. The strength of the team is evidenced by its leadership. In the West Midlands, Jog Hundle is well-regarded for her knowledge of the space and ability to find solutions to complex issues, often involving significant allegations of whistleblowing and discrimination. Richard Santy has a particular focus on complex litigation, while Richard Barker and Kate Watkins advise a range of private sector clients on a broad spectrum of employment matters.
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'Always very responsive and fast to action requests for assistance.'
‘The team clearly really understands our business and works together to ensure that everyone has a good overview of our work and can spot trends in advance.'
‘Richard Barker and Kate Watkins stand out in particular.'
‘We have had the privilege of working with Jog Hundle and the team at Mills and Reeve for a number of years now, in this time they have consistently met and exceeded our expectations.'
‘Jog Hundle is an exceptional legal professional whose expertise, responsiveness, and client-focused approach set her apart from other solicitors I have dealt with throughout my 20-something-year career in HR.'
- 'Beyond her technical expertise, Jog Hundle is a fantastic collaborator.'
Key clients
- University of Birmingham
- Supply Chain Coordination Limited
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- University of Sussex
- The Restaurant Group Ltd
- Odeon Cinemas Group
- Topps Tiles
- River Island
- Jaguar Land Rover
Work highlights
Advised Supreme Imports on a deal to rescue historic tea brand, Typhoo Tea, from administration in November 2024.
Advised three separate universities concerning their defined benefit pension provision, with each forecasting £millions in savings.
Continued to advise a portfolio of large NHS trusts on complex employment matters.
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Jog Hundle; Richard Santy; Richard Barker; Kate Watkins