Chris Wilkinson > Mills & Reeve LLP > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

Mills & Reeve LLP
No.1 Circle Square
3 Symphony Park
MANCHESTER
M1 7FS
England
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Work Department

Corporate.

Position

Chris has considerable experience in advising companies, investors and management teams on corporate finance matters including mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. He has a particular expertise in the pharmaceutical wholesale and retail sector for Pan-European and regional companies.

Career

Trained Lyons Davidson; qualified 1990; trainee Lyons Davidson Bristol 1988-90; solicitor Lyons Davidson 1990-93; solicitor and later Partner Bullivant Jones Liverpool 1993-2003; partner George Davies 2003-13; partner Mills & Reeves LLP 2013 to date.

Memberships

Law Society.

Education

Penketh High School, Warrington; Nottingham Trent University (LLB (Hons)); Chester College of Law (1987).

Leisure

Golf, skiing, walking, watching all sports and spending time with family and friends.

Lawyer Rankings

North West > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Manchester

With notable expertise in the technology sector, Mills & Reeve LLP is well-placed to advise its diverse roster of clients on venture capital matters and growth fundraisings. The team’s proficiency spans various industries, including media, healthcare, retail, and food and beverages. Chris Ross  is head of the firm’s Manchester office and has led on a string of high-value corporate deals. Chris Wilkinson  stands out for his expertise in the pharmaceutical sector, while Vicky Protano is a key port of call for clients hailing from the worlds of life sciences, manufacturing, telecoms, property and hospitality. Paul Knight advises on commercial long-term supply arrangements, as well as having particular expertise in IT and data protection law. New arrival Tom Shorten joins the team from Pinsent Masons LLP and is recommended for his experience in the private equity and corporate finance spaces. Nick Helm acts for domestic and international clients on public sector projects.