Award-winning law firm becomes Chamber patron
Mills & Reeve, for 19 years ranked as one of the best companies in the UK to work for, have become patrons of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC).
The national law firm, which has a Birmingham base in Colmore Row, joined the Chamber 25 years ago and have been involved closely in shaping its activities during that time.
Henrietta Brealey, chief executive of the GBCC, said: “I am delighted that a firm with such a long association with the Chamber, and shared passion for genuine partnerships and innovation, has become a patron.
“Mills & Reeve have an enviable reputation for being among the best businesses in the UK to work for.
“They have supported our Future Faces and Transatlantic divisions for a number of years, and Steve Allen, who has just stepped down as the company 's head of office, is the Chambers ' immediate past president.
“I am looking forward to building on this partnership with Jayne Hussey and the Birmingham office team as we work to Connect, Support and Grow Greater Birmingham 's business community. ”
Jayne Hussey, partner who has succeeded Steve Allen as head of office for Birmingham at Mills & Reeve, said: “Mills & Reeve is proud of its strong and long-standing relationship with the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.
“If the past few years have taught us anything, it is that the Chamber is invaluable for the city region's business community, from acting as its voice on key issues in regional, national and international circles to delivering crucial resources and support on the ground.
“Looking ahead, it has a key role to play in helping businesses to navigate future challenges and seize new opportunities to drive growth. Becoming a patron reflects our firm's steadfast commitment to helping it to fulfil this role, and our shared ambition to support the region. ”
The Birmingham office has been ranked in the top 10 employers in the West Midlands ' Best Companies to Work For league tables.
The results, which also marked Mills & Reeve becoming the only law firm recognised in the top 10 employers in the region, came as it celebrated a double-record breaking year, achieving its best-ever position in the UK 100 Best Companies to Work for 2022, released in February.
It was placed 18th in the UK 's 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 2022, its highest ever position and an improvement on 23rd place in 2021 and retained its “world-class ” ranking with a three-star Best Companies rating, adding to a strong 19-year track record in the annual rankings.
Pictured: Henrietta Brealey and Jayne Hussey