Specialising in landlord and tenant disputes, rights of way claims and contentious residential work, Mills & Reeve LLP has extensive expertise in the education, business rates and healthcare industries. The firm acts on behalf of investors, strategic landowners and major corporates, with Henry Mahalski heading the Birmingham-based practice, whilst Laura Woodward focuses on uncontested lease renewals and dilapidations.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Mills & Reeve litigation team is very quick to respond and apply the correct level of resource to address litigious matters. Mills & Reeve provide professional advice taking into account the contractual obligations of lease agreements, whilst also having commercial consideration on costs when considering the strategy to be adopted.'

  • ‘The individuals with whom I have had the most experience of working with are Henry Mahalski and Laura Woodward. Henry and Laura work well together in providing fully considered advice, whilst taking into consideration the professional advice of other external consultants.'

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Key clients

  • Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
  • Birmingham City University
  • Blackrock
  • Coventry University
  • Department for Education
  • Homes England
  • Stratford-Upon-Avon Town Trust
  • University of Salford
  • Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Henry Mahalski

Other key lawyers

Laura Woodward, Emily Chan