Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : East Anglia
Band 1
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(01223) 364 422Chambers Review
Mills & Reeve handles complex regional, national and cross-border disputes for a broad client base. The team frequently advises on disputes arising from commercial contracts such as distribution agreements and IT service provision. Areas of strength also include tackling fraud, debt recovery and other contentious financial matters. Clients include national companies and private individuals in sectors including pharmaceuticals, agriculture and energy.
Work Highlights
- Mills & Reeve represented West Yorkshire Combined Authority in a dispute involving the exclusion of a bidder who did not submit a bid prior to the deadline for a procurement for the replacement fleet of helicopters for the National Police Air Service.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lawyers at Mills & Reeve always make themselves available."
"Lawyers at Mills & Reeve always make themselves available."
Notable Practitioners
Rachel Higgs offers strong expertise in a wide range of commercial disputes including those relating to breaches of contracts, warranties and restrictive covenants. Based in Norwich, she is an experienced litigator who can also provide the benefit of her skills as a mediator.
Douglas McDonald represents clients in all manner of commercial litigation, including contract disputes, product recalls and property-related matters. He is also experienced in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
Heading the commercial disputes team in the Norwich office, Rachel McDonnell handles a range of contentious matters. She is noted for representing clients in financial services disputes.