We've strengthened our national commercial team with the appointment of senior industry specialist, Fiona Teague.
Fiona has been appointed as commercial partner, joining from Shoosmiths. She brings extensive legal and business experience to the firm, having built a thriving national commercial practice and also spent a significant time in-house as European General Counsel and as part of the European executive board at IMI Precision Engineering. She has particular expertise in supply chain, consumer and retail, food and beverage, and technology sectors.
Fiona is also a passionate advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion in the legal sector and beyond, co- founding and chairing the Balance gender equity network. She will join a 110-strong national commercial team and will be based in the firm’s Birmingham office and servicing clients on national and cross border basis.
Fiona commented: “It’s an exciting time to be joining Mills & Reeve. Not only is the national commercial team hugely ambitious, but the Midlands commercial team is perfectly placed to capitalise on the rich opportunities the regional market has to offer. I have known Jayne for many years and I’m excited to be joining forces with her and the team as we look to grow the firm’s commercial presence.”
Jayne Hussey, partner and head of Mills & Reeve's Birmingham office, said: “In the last few years, we have grown our commercial practice across the UK, building a team of more than 100 legal specialists.
“Our ambition is to replicate that success across the Midlands, nurturing our existing talent, while attracting key individuals like Fiona who will add real strength and depth to our regional offering. We’re delighted to have her onboard. Fiona is a highly regarded commercial lawyer, with a strong local network and the skills and experience we need to expand our commercial footprint in the Midlands.”
Fiona’s appointment follows the arrival of partner Rachael Armstrong, who joined the firm’s Birmingham private client team at the end of last year.
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