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Mills & Reeve LLP

Healthcare: Public and Third Sector

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Mills & Reeve LLP

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Healthcare: Public and Third Sector - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Mills & Reeve has a well-resourced practice catering to public and independent healthcare organisations. The firm regularly represents clients in acquisition and sale transactions, as well as investigations and inquests. The team offers experience advising on the delivery of transformative IT projects for healthcare sector organisations, as well as assisting with data protection issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Mills & Reeve acted in defence of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust against a claim of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination brought by a midwife.

Strengths

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  • All team members have superb in-depth knowledge.

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  • Mills & Reeve is very experienced at dealing with complex cases and always offers sound advice for the best for the organisation.

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  • The team is prompt, responsive, and good at chasing counsel and providing updates.

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  • The team demonstrates strong technical capability, particularly in navigating intersecting regulatory, commercial and governance issues that often arise in transactions.

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  • Mills & Reeve always finds someone who understands our needs and has experts in a range of areas.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Rhian Vandrill
    Band 3Rhian Vandrill

    Rhian Vandrill

    Rhian Vandrill is head of the commercial health team at Mills & Reeve. She regularly advises NHS trusts and healthcare consultancies on corporate matters, including partnership agreements and acquisitions.
  • Band 4Julian Smith
    Band 4Julian Smith

    Julian Smith

    Julian Smith has notable expertise in advising private sector clients on a range of transactions in the sector. He regularly assists healthcare providers with significant acquisitions and disposals.

Ranked Individuals at Mills & Reeve LLP (2)

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