Chambers 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 acted for Able UK and its shareholders in a claim against its tax adviser arising from negligent advice in relation to a corporate restructuring, which resulted in losses of approximately £70 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Very knowledgeable on both court procedure and the company law on which the actions are based."
"They have moved things around in their diaries to accommodate our tight timelines. Their advice has always been responsive."
"Mills & Reeve always show clear understanding of a complex commercial arrangement and the legal issues that it has generated."
"Very knowledgeable on both court procedure and the company law on which the actions are based."
"They have moved things around in their diaries to accommodate our tight timelines. Their advice has always been responsive."
"Mills & Reeve always show clear understanding of a complex commercial arrangement and the legal issues that it has generated."
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.
"Rachel works hard to identify the issues and our expectations, thoroughly explains the options and risks, and provides clear and pragmatic advice."
"I could not recommend Rachel more highly. We have been incredibly impressed with her professionalism and attention to detail."
"Rachel Higgs has a clear and detailed understanding of the issues involved in the matter and is always responsive and commercially focused in the advice she provides."
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.
"Douglas McDonald is a superb litigator with a very calm and reassuring manner. He is great at handling difficult negotiations and people, and gives practical advice.""Douglas is a pleasure to work with and very well liked by clients."