Litigation and procurement disputes lawyer with experience in all aspects of contentious work before courts and tribunals as well as international arbitration. Specialising in particular in contentious procurement work Helen has advised on a number of high profile cases and took the first case to the High Court on the nature of the automatic suspension under the Public Contracts (Amendments) Regulations 2009. Helen advises both contracting authorities within the firm’s key sectors of health and education and those bidding for public contracts. Helen also advises a variety of commercial clients on matters ranging from warranty claims to breach of confidence; on-line gaming and breach of contract and has been involved in a number of cases with an international element. Helen also blogs and speaks on a variety of contentious procurement subjects.
England - East Anglia • Dispute resolution
Mills & Reeve LLP
Mills & Reeve LLP has ‘a very well-connected team delivering useful and practicable solutions'. Practice head Douglas McDonald a is ’a highly skilled and approachable lawyer who delivers solutions that are meaningful and valuable to the client'. Principal associates Helen Prandy, who ‘gives pragmatic advice tailored to clients’ businesses', and Lino Di Lorenzo, who handles complex commercial and insolvency litigation, play central roles in the practice. The firm is a key advisor on national and high-value regional disputes involving mid-market corporates in sectors such as technology, life sciences, food and agribusiness, energy, financial services, health and education.
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‘A very well-connected team with partners that handle complex projects competently and efficiently, delivering useful and practicable solutions and positive outcomes.’
‘Douglas McDonald is a highly skilled and approachable lawyer who is very client focused. He is capable of understanding the legal and practical complexity of a task and delivering solutions that are meaningful and valuable to the client.’
‘They manage to be both meticulous and nimble. A one-stop-shop, with an emphasis on IT litigation.’
‘I have been impressed by Douglas' strategic vision, tactical instinct, attention-to-detail, sound judgment and sensitivity to costs in every case. He would be the solicitor I would go to if I had a problem.’
‘A really intelligent, down-to-earth team. They are cohesive and always a pleasure to work with - without exception. They are always well-prepared, on top of the detail and provide pragmatic, sensible advice whilst being fully prepared to fight in court when necessary or required.’
‘Lino Di Lorenzo is an exceptional senior associate solicitor who works phenomenally hard on behalf of clients to secure the best result possible. He has accurate, up-to-date legal knowledge which he applies to good effect. He is commercially and strategically aware and his drafting is excellent.’
‘The team understand our company's business which means that their advice is specific to us and therefore more helpful.’
‘Helen Prandy is my first port of call whenever we have any sort of issue, she gives pragmatic advice tailored to our business but is never afraid to pull our punches if our position is not as strong as we believe.’
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Douglas McDonald