Mills & Reeve LLP advises education sector clients on regulatory, commercial, and employment matters, with a prestige clientele which includes groups such as the University of York, Exeter College Oxford, and King’s College London. Martin Priestley leads the team, and is noted for his aptitude in cross-border and international matters. Alongside Priestley in Leeds are IP specialist Mark Pearce and employment expert Stuart Craig. Siân Jones-Davies covers public law and regulatory matters.
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Key clients
- University of York
- Arden University Limited
- Sheffield Hallam University
- University of Sheffield
- University of Huddersfield
- University of Hull
- Academies Enterprise Trust
- Arden University Limited
- Birmingham City University
- Bolton College
- Bournemouth University
- British Council
Work highlights
Advising St George’s University of London on its merger with City, University of London to create City St George’s.
Advising Sheffield Hallam University on the establishment of a satellite campus in London.
Advising the University of Bradord on becoming part of a district heating network.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Martin Priestley
Other key lawyers
Mark Pearce; Stuart Craig; Siân Jones-Davies