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Mills & Reeve LLP

Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : East Anglia

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Mills & Reeve LLP

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Litigation - East Anglia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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. Its areas of strength also include tackling fraud, debt recovery and other contentious financial matters. The firm represents clients such as national companies and private individuals in sectors including pharmaceuticals, agriculture and energy.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mills & Reeve acted for Jaguar Land Rover in defending claims for £22 million made by Kyndryl (formerly an IBM company) in relation to a long-term IT infrastructure support and maintenance contract.

Strengths

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  • Mills & Reeve has an ability to digest rather complex project structures in a short space of time and provide concise advice of a commercial nature.

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  • They are responsive to client requests, empathetic and helpful, looking for solutions.

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  • They know the detail and facts of the case, are well organised and always horizon-scanning for potential issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rachel Higgs
    Rachel Higgs

    Rachel Higgs

    Rachel Higgs offers strong expertise in a wide range of commercial disputes including those relating to breaches of contracts, warranties and restrictive covenants. She is an experienced litigator who can also provide the benefit of her skills as a mediator.

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  • Douglas McDonald
    Douglas McDonald

    Douglas McDonald

    Douglas McDonald represents clients in all manner of commercial litigation, including contract disputes, product recalls and property-related matters. He is also experienced in ADR proceedings.

    • I was impressed by Douglas's sheer resourcefulness.

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    • Douglas is very personable and has an excellent attention to detail with a commercial and pragmatic approach.

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  • Rachel McDonnell
    Rachel McDonnell

    Rachel McDonnell

    Rachel McDonnell handles a range of contentious commercial matters and is noted for representing clients in financial services disputes.

    • Rachel is a pleasure to deal with. She is responsive, commercially-minded and gets to the heart of an issue at pace.

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    • Rachel is an exceptionally able partner who has the perfect blend of precise technical knowledge and commercial practicality.

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