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Mills & Reeve LLP

Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above

UK Guide 2026 : West Midlands


Mills & Reeve LLP

Rankings

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Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above - West Midlands

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The Mills & Reeve corporate team in the West Midlands has a strong healthcare focus. The team is regularly instructed by large and publicly listed corporates to undertake M&A, private equity and equity capital markets work. The entire group demonstrates capabilities in the private sector business world. The firm also possesses the ability to advise on transactions with cross-jurisdictional aspects.

Work Highlights

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  • Mills & Reeve acted for Aymes Nutrition on the acquisition and funding of the UK powder blending business of Ornua Nutrition Ingredients.

Strengths

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  • The commercial team provides helpful, pragmatic support and real advice, not just a description of risks.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
  • They are very responsive and always a pleasure to deal with.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
  • The firm has a wide but detailed knowledge of many areas relevant to corporate companies. The department is responsive and able to break down complex legal issues into simpler chunks.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Julian Smith
    Band 3Julian Smith

    Julian Smith

    Julian Smith offers considerable expertise in corporate transactions and often handles equity investments, disposals and acquisitions. He is particularly focused on advising clients in the healthcare sector.

    • Julian is a vastly experienced partner and brings this to bear in a really practical way. He is a pleasure to work with and a properly trusted adviser.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
    • Julian is a very astute lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

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