Mills & Reeve LLP‘s real estate team advises a broad range of clients in both the public and private sectors. The practice has an excellent track record of acting for clients in the higher education sector and the healthcare sector, while also working with commercial clients. The team benefits from the joint leadership of Michael Whatley and Christian Bull.
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Testimonials
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‘Very commercial and pragmatic. Able to work on own initiative and swift to execute.’
‘Approachable team which is able to draw upon lots of experience in order to provide all-round advice. They are very competent at what they do. I appreciate their attention to detail, which you don't always find at other firms.’
‘Very responsive, pragmatic approach, advice is given without jargon.’
‘Partner (Christian Bull) is very knowledgeable about the HE sector, understands the issues Universities face. He has regular client review meetings and responds promptly to enquiries.'
Key clients
- The University of Birmingham
- Birmingham City University
- Rexel UK Limited
- Coventry University
- University of Wolverhampton
- The Department for Education
- Stratford-upon-Avon Town Trust
- CEMEX UK
- Ministry of Justice
- Homes England
- Horiba Mira
- South West London and St. George’s Mental Health NHS Trust
Work highlights
Advised the Department for Education and LocatED on its multi-million pound capital development programme, including its response affected by RAAC.
Advised NHS Supply Chain on multi-million pound development projects and leasehold acquisitions.
Acted for Sheffield Hallam University on the development of its new, purpose-built London campus.
Practice head
Michael Whatley; Christian Bull