Mills & Reeve appoint new head of office
National law firm Mills & Reeve has appointed a new head of office in Birmingham.
Jayne Hussey, a partner in the commercial team who also spearheads the firm's national mid-market strategy and In-house in Focus programme, will take on the role at the end of May 2022, bringing more than 30 years ' experience across the legal sector in the region. As head of the 290-strong office, she will drive forward the firm 's further growth across the region.
Hussey, who joined Mills & Reeve in 2015, is an established commercial contracts specialist with a wealth of experience in advising businesses on complex supply chain arrangements, including outsourcing contracts, contract manufacturing arrangements, logistics and warehousing arrangements and long-term supply and purchasing agreements.
Boasting decades of regional, national and international expertise, she has worked on a considerable number of cross-border arrangements for a wide range of businesses, both in the Midlands and beyond.
This appointment sees Steve Allen, partner and current head of the Birmingham office, continue with the firm specialising in commercial litigation and arbitration. Under his stewardship over the past 10 years, Mills & Reeve 's Birmingham office saw a significant increase in turnover and growth in staff numbers including several high-profile partner hires. During his tenure Steve oversaw the refurbishment of the firm 's Colmore Row offices and the establishment of the office as one of the top 10 employers in the league table of “West Midlands Best Companies to Work For ”.
Steve, who was recently named “Partner of the Year ” at the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards, is also the immediate Past President of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.
Jayne Hussey, partner and head of office for Birmingham at Mills & Reeve said: “Mills & Reeve is a wonderful, multi-faceted firm full of talented people with their finger on the pulse of the region. I am honoured to take the position of head of the office, where I will aim to build on the success of Steve 's leadership over the past decade to support and engage further with the business community across Midlands region. We are fiercely proud of our reputation and work across the Midlands, and my focus will be on maintaining and growing that in the years to come. ”
In addition to her role at Mills & Reeve, Hussey sits on the Confederation of British Industry 's regional council for the Midlands, a not-for-profit membership organisation that speaks on behalf of 190,000 businesses around issues such as decarbonisation, cyber security and trade.
Steve Allen, Partner and outgoing head of office for Birmingham at Mills & Reeve, added: “Acting as the head of Mills & Reeve 's Birmingham office for the past 10 years has been one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling experiences of my career and I am immensely proud of everything the firm has achieved. Mills & Reeve 's stand-out market proposition is driven by its distinct culture, underpinned by the sheer passion and pride of our people and their steadfast commitment to delivering the best possible work for our clients across the region and beyond. Jayne 's reputation, track record and commitment to the region speaks for itself and is a shining example of the Mills & Reeve approach, making her a perfect fit to lead the firm. ”
Pictured: Steve Allen & Jayne Hussey