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🌿 Achieving more for nature’s recovery: Creating a biodiverse haven for wildlife We’ve teamed up with client Albanwise Environment, a nature recovery and land management company, to embark on the first step in a nature conservation project. Firstly, the groundbreaking project aims to restore the Stoke Ferry Wetland in Norfolk, creating a rich habitat for rare birds and wildlife. Stoke Ferry, uniquely positioned in a strategically important river corridor, is a low-lying peatland area which is challenging for traditional farming and holds immense potential. The plan? To create a nature-rich landscape that benefits both people and the environment. Supported by environmental DNA (eDNA) specialists at NatureMetrics, we’re analysing soil samples to detect the species living in and around the area, and also comparing the site to local thriving wetland sites to provide an indication of what it might look like in 20-30 years time. Stay tuned for the results…🦉🌱 Click here to find out more: https://bit.ly/4cVkH95 #Biodiversity #NatureRestoration #AchieveMoreForNature #eDNA

Did you catch our ESG Ignite series? 🌍   Through in-depth interviews with over 60 senior leaders, we've gathered valuable insights and practical advice to help organisations proactively address ESG challenges and opportunities, including:   💡 How organisations enhance sustainability by being environmentally conscious, socially aware, and well-governed.   💬 How ESG priorities vary across industries and the importance of tailoring strategies.   🔄 The top concerns and five tips for a sustainable supply chain.   📊 Exploring key issues affecting measuring, reporting and communications within the ESG landscape.   💥 What excites senior leaders about ESG and how they're overcoming challenges to drive innovation and action.   Explore the full series here: https://lnkd.in/eS3AVzKh   #ESGIgnite #Sustainability #Leadership #Governance #EnvironmentalImpact #SocialResponsibility

Episode 52 of our Employment law update podcast is here. 🎙️ Charles Pigott and Siân Jackson analyse what the Employment Rights Bill says about the proposed new protections for workers on zero-hours contracts and other similar arrangements. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on all popular podcast platforms: https://bit.ly/4i46U3r #EmploymentLaw #EmploymentRightsBill #ZeroHoursContracts #Podcast

Some of our favourite photos from our day out at Stoke Ferry with Albanwise Environment and NatureMetrics 📸 The Achieving more for nature's recovery initiative aims to restore the peat soils in the floodplain of the River Wissey. By using environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, the project identifies existing species and examines where the land needs to improve. Our ultimate goal is to create a thriving wetland ecosystem that supports diverse wildlife and contributes to climate resilience. 🦉 🌱 If you haven't already, check out our video to learn more: https://bit.ly/4fL4MvS #NatureRecovery #Sustainability #Conservation

Our 2024 Sustainability report is available to read on our website. Find out more about: ♻️ Our commitment to net zero 🌏 How we aim to align with UN goals 🌱 New sustainability partnerships on the go Discover more: https://bit.ly/3CD8jxN #Sustainability #ESG #UNGlobalCompact

Welcome to Sarah Williams, our new charities partner. Sarah brings a wealth of experience and expertise having acted for many national and local charities across an 18-year legal career. She’ll work alongside Neil Burton, partner and head of charities team, leading the team's highly regarded work with charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Read more on how Sarah can support you: https://bit.ly/40NWY89 #NewPartner #Charities #CharitiesLaw

Episode 7 of Solving the housing crisis is available now! 🏘️   Andy King, a real estate finance lawyer at Mills & Reeve, explores some of the critical challenges in housebuilding with Dale Cowdell and Mike Tierney, directors at OakNorth.   They share their thoughts on:   🚫 Funding blockers in housing development 📈 Economic changes required to improve housebuilding ⚙️ Proposed changes to the permitted development regime Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eP6YNjUM #HousingCrisis #HousingDevelopment #Housebuilders #Planning #DebtFinance

Thank you for joining us, Georgina Cook (she/her)! Earlier this week, our gender equity staff network, Balance, invited Georgina for a Q&A on gender issues in law, the importance of being our authentic selves on social media, female empowerment and role models, and the power of a sparkly outfit.✨ Thanks to host Tamsin Morris for this fabulous and lively discussion which gave us all a lot to think about! We have a feeling that many of our Mills & Reeve colleagues will be donning sparkles on Fridays to give us all a boost of confidence from now on! Ainslie Wilson-Shearer | Charlie Pendlebury | Claudia Gilham

Manchester is a leading tech start-up hub in the UK, driven by strong collaboration between the public, private, and academic sectors. The region has made significant efforts to promote tech and attract investment, reclaiming its status as the UK’s number one regional “tech city.” 💡 In this Fast Growth Secrets episode, Vicky Protano, corporate partner at Mills & Reeve, is joined by Laura Wiggins, investment director at YFM Equity Partners and Martin Keelagher, CEO of Agile Automations. They explore the vibrant opportunities and unique challenges tech entrepreneurs face in Manchester. We hear their thoughts on: 🎙️ The excitement and advantages of being a tech entrepreneur in Manchester 🎙️ Challenges faced by fast-growth tech businesses in the region 🎙️ Strategies to foster regional tech collaboration Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4eu0asz #FastGrowSecrets #Technology #ManchesterTech

Meet Ciaran Roche! 👋 Ciaran is an executive assistant and paralegal based in our Leeds office. Curious about a career in law? Check out the people perspectives on our careers page: https://bit.ly/3NpTHnZ. 💻 #BePartOfIt #AchieveMoreTogether #PeoplePerspectives