Mills & Reeve LLP

Lawyers

Richard Sykes

Richard Sykes

Mills & Reeve LLP, West Midlands

Work Department

Public law and regulatory team.

Position

Richard is a barrister who has specialised in education law since 2001. His work covers litigation and governance matters including freedom of information and personal data. He is recognised for his work for HE and FE clients in disability discrimination and equality issues, under 18s, fitness to practise and other regulatory issues and judicial review. He also advises qualification bodies on their relationships with their regulators and equality issues.

Career

Trained Tindal Chambers and Trinity Chambers, Chelmsford; called to Bar 1997; partner equivalent Mills & Reeve 2008.

Education

Durham Johnston Comprehensive; Netherhall Comprehensive Cambridge; Hills Road VIth Form College Cambridge; College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham University.

Mentions

Public sector • West Midlands

Education

Leading partner
Public sector • North West

Education

Leading partner