Mills & Reeve has successfully relocated within Leeds, marking this move by appointing seven new professionals to its team.
- The firm’s expansion comes as it occupies a new 10,200 sq ft office at 1 City Square, enhancing its capacity and services.
- A strategic enlargement of their workforce the firm has increased its headcount by 25% over the past year.
- Key appointments include new associates and specialists, reflecting a rise in demand for the firm’s legal services.
- The new office provides space for client events and networking opportunities, strengthening connections with clients and industry contacts.
Mills & Reeve has recently moved to larger premises in Leeds, occupying an extensive 10,200 square feet office at 1 City Square. This relocation comes amid a significant period of growth for the firm, which has seen a 25% increase in its workforce. This physical expansion mirrors a broader strategic aim to meet rising client demands within various legal domains.
The firm has bolstered its employment team by recruiting three new associates: Ingrid Tarlageanu from Lyons Davidson, Chloe Higgs from Gordons, and Tamina Aslam from Capsticks. These additions signify a targeted effort to enhance the firm’s capacity to deliver employment law services.
Furthermore, Katherine Baker has joined as a professional support lawyer in the corporate team, while Natalie Gray has taken on the role of a tax associate, bringing expertise in real estate, corporate, and charity matters. The real estate team has also welcomed principal associate Danny Appleyard, and Yasemin Dogan has been appointed as a trainee solicitor, marking a key investment in future talent.
This office expansion coincides with Mills & Reeve’s recent accolade at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2024, where the Leeds office was recognised as ‘Large Firm of the Year’. The head of the Leeds office, Paul Johnson, expressed enthusiasm for the new office, describing it as a “state-of-the-art space” that offers an “exceptional working environment”. His plans include further expansion into new practice areas, with a focus on technology, healthcare, education, and food and agribusiness.
Located at 1 City Square, the new office’s proximity to the train station offers strategic advantages for hosting client events and networking sessions. Paul Johnson highlighted this logistical benefit, emphasising the office’s role as a central hub for client and industry engagements.
The strategic move to a larger office and team expansion underscores Mills & Reeve’s commitment to growth and enhanced client service.
