Mills & Reeve takes number of partners to 185

Mills & Reeve has now also achieved its goal of increasing the percentage of women partners to 33 per cent (two years ahead of schedule). From June 1, women will comprise 40 per cent of total partners, with five more women joining the partnership in the latest round of promotions. The new partners are:

• Rebecca Cockerill – a commercial employment lawyer, advising private sector clients on the full range of employment and people issues.

• Edward Freeman – a construction lawyer with a particular expertise in complex transactions, especially in the areas of senior living, retail, residential and regeneration.

• Siân Jackson – an employment lawyer specialising in the education sector.

• Laura Ludlow – will focus on the growth of the Oxford-based real estate practice.

• David Phillips – will work alongside Eileen Pathiraja to expand the London insurance team’s construction offering.

• Emma Plaxton – a corporate lawyer, supporting clients on a wide range of general corporate work, with a particular expertise in acting for listed companies.

• Neil Shah – specialises in defending/resolving claims against other lawyers.

• Ania Tarasiewicz – a specialist family lawyer and mediator advising on all aspects of family law.

Senior partner, Charles Staveley, said: “I’m really pleased to see so many of our principal associates advancing to partner this year. As a firm, we’re dedicated to investing in the development of our people, enabling them to reach their full potential and progress to the next level.

“These promotions are a testament to that commitment, and to the hard work of the lawyers themselves. I wish them all the best and am confident they will continue to thrive within our collaborative partnership.”