Led by the firm’s national head of health and care Jill Mason, Mills & Reeve LLP has a strong track record in advising on governance arrangements and complex procurement work, regularly representing NHS trusts and university hospitals. The firm boasts considerable litigation expertise, with a specific focus on employment tribunal claims relating to unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. Mason is experienced in assisting public and independent sector providers and NHS commissioners on all manner of healthcare law proceedings, while Birmingham-based Michael Whatley is a development and investment disposal specialist. Rhian Vandrill is knowledgeable in commercial and contractual issues. Jog Hundle and Neil Ward are also recommended.
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‘My trust has a longstanding and crucial relationship with Mills & Reeve. Over many years they have taken the time to understand our needs and challenges to provide a bespoke and exceptional service to the Trust with Coronial procedures and beyond. They support us with the technology to share and compile complex information. Mills & Reeve collaborative style sees them as supportive and responsive. I have recommended Mills & Reeve to other organisations and will continue to do so.’
‘Standout Mills & Reeve individuals we have personally worked with recently are Claire Bridgeman, Neil Ward and Holly Morrison-Carter. Nothing is too much trouble for them, they have guided us through complex inquests supporting our staff and Governance leads. They have provided bespoke training and resources which we now use as standard for inquest preparation. Their billing advice is always open and transparent. They have exacting standards when representing the Trust and a friendly, can-do approach when supporting the Trust. Their expertise and proactivity is hugely appreciated. Their commercial acumen and knowledge of our sector is second to none.
Key clients
- Supply Chain Coordination Limited
- NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board
Work highlights
Acting for NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board in the leading Court of Protection decision on the issue of anticipatory declarations.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Jill Mason
Other key lawyers
Michael Whatley; Rhian Vandrill; Jog Hundle; Neil Ward; Claire Crawford; Kirstie Lennox; Claire Bridgman; Holly Morrison-Carter