Showcasing extensive expertise in the construction, planning, and tax elements of the education sector, Mills & Reeve LLP consistently represents universities and trusts in both transactional and contentious proceedings. The team is knowledgeable in complex litigation, managing harassment and sexual misconduct claims, alongside advising on employment law risks. Christian Bull co-heads from Birmingham, in tandem with Birmingham and Manchester-based Richard Sykes. The pair are experts in administrative, public, and corporate law issues, and Cat Savage is well versed in commercial litigation affairs. Helen Tringham is a data protection specialist, and both Siân Jackson and Abisola Latunji-Cockbil are also highlighted for their knowledge of TUPE and whistleblowing cases.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Siân Jackson
Abisola Latunji-Cockbil
Practice head
Christian Bull; Richard Sykes
Other key lawyers
Cat Savage; Helen Tringham; Alex Russell; Siân Jackson; Abisola Latunji-Cockbill; Robbie Turner; Gavin Carr; Siân Jones-Davies; Sam Rose