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Mills & Reeve said in an announcement on its website dated 20 October 2026 that corporate lawyer Peter Mayhew has joined the firm as a partner in its venture capital (VC) team, moving from Shakespeare Martineau. He will be based in the firm’s Birmingham office and will service clients on a national basis.
Key points
- Peter Mayhew has joined Mills & Reeve as a partner in the VC team from Shakespeare Martineau.
- He has built a network across the Birmingham, Oxford and London markets.
- He has particular expertise in tax-advantaged investments and funds, including VCT, EIS, SEIS and business property relief work.
- Mills & Reeve said he will join what it described as a strong national corporate team of over 150 lawyers.
- His appointment follows the earlier arrival of partner Fiona Teague in the firm’s Birmingham commercial team.
Reaction
Ryan Hawley, who co-heads the corporate team at Mills & Reeve, said the firm has “built a hugely successful practice with a strong reputation across VC, funds and VCT work,” adding that its aim is to scale the offering nationwide, including in the Midlands and the North.
Peter Mayhew said: “It’s an exciting time to be joining Mills & Reeve and I am delighted to have the opportunity to do so.”
Role and focus
Mills & Reeve said Mr Mayhew brings significant VC experience, built through relationships across the Birmingham, Oxford and London markets. The firm said his arrival follows that of Ms Teague, who joined the Birmingham commercial team earlier in the year.