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Mills & Reeve LLP

Education: Institutions (Higher & Further Education)

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Mills & Reeve LLP

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Education: Institutions (Higher & Further Education) - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mills & Reeve continued to advise the University of Southampton on its plans to establish a campus in Delhi, India.

Strengths

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  • We have yet to send Mills & Reeve something it has not been able to handle with demonstrable experience and the ability to field relevant experts at short notice where required.

    Education: Institutions (Higher & Further Education) respondentUK

  • We have always received excellent support on a range of complex matters from Mills & Reeve.

    Education: Institutions (Higher & Further Education) respondentUK

  • The Mills & Reeve team is very good at explaining complex legal matters, is pragmatic and responds very quickly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard Sykes
    Richard Sykes

    Richard Sykes

    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.

    • Richard Sykes is highly experienced and good with lay clients.

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