Education: Institutions (Higher & Further Education)
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
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(01223) 364 422Chambers Review
Mills & Reeve is a market leader in further and higher education, advising clients on significant legal and policy developments. The team boasts a broad range of expertise which covers disputes, intellectual property, finance and student accommodation projects. The firm is at the forefront of major developments in the sector, including data protection and pension issues. It acts for a diverse body of clients, including universities, specialist institutes and further education colleges.
Work Highlights
- Mills & Reeve assisted St George's Hospital Medical School (SGHU) on its merger with City, University of London. This merger involved transferring the operations of SGUL into City to form City St George’s.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mills & Reeve provide creative thinking to reach pragmatic solutions. We could not have asked for better support."
"The Mills & Reeve team consistently went above and beyond to support us."
"Mills & Reeve are not only technically excellent but their ability to advise holistically and take into account specific requirements of unique challenges is incredibly valuable."
"The lawyers at Mills & Reeve have a good technical understanding and practical application to commercial scenarios."
"Mills & Reeve provide creative thinking to reach pragmatic solutions. We could not have asked for better support."
"The Mills & Reeve team consistently went above and beyond to support us."
"Mills & Reeve are not only technically excellent but their ability to advise holistically and take into account specific requirements of unique challenges is incredibly valuable."
"The lawyers at Mills & Reeve have a good technical understanding and practical application to commercial scenarios."
Notable Practitioners
Gary Attle is held in high regard for his expertise in a range of issues affecting higher education institutions. He regularly assists with complex governance, data protection and regulatory compliance matters.
Richard Sykes advises university clients on a range of issues. He is regularly sought out to provide advice on sensitive student issues, as well as data protection and governance matters.
"He is brilliant."
"Richard is strong all round."