About our speakers
Jameel Mann, Principal Associate, Mills & Reeve LLP. Jameel is a specialist employment solicitor at Mills and Reeve, based in the Midlands. He has over 15 years’ experience advising clients of various sizes, from start-up businesses to large national companies. In addition to providing strategic and day-to-day advice on Employment Law and HR matters, he also has significant experience conducting independent investigations in relation to whistleblowing allegations, disciplinary matters and grievances, some of which have been of a high profile nature. He also guides employers through the investigatory process and delivers training to management and HR teams.
Angela Lown, Principal Associate, Mills & Reeve LLP. Angela is a Principal Associate within our employment team with expertise across the full spectrum of employment law. She advises clients on a range of issues including daily HR matters, absence management, grievance and disciplinary procedures, as well as TUPE and redundancy situations. As an experienced litigator, Angela defends complex Employment Tribunal cases, adopting strategies that align with her clients’ interests. Angela also has considerable experience when either conducting workplace investigations on behalf of clients or guiding them through the process. Her unique background, with several years in the commercial sector prior to re-training as a solicitor, enables her to deliver pragmatic solutions that balance organisational goals with legal risk management.
Rachel McDonnell, Partner, Mills & Reeve LLP. Rachel is a Partner in our Disputes Team at Mills & Reeve.; She specialises in complex, high value corporate and commercial disputes and has particular experience in financial services and financial crime contentious matters, including internal investigations and enforcement proceedings. Claire O’Reilly, Associate, Mills & Reeve LLP. Claire is an Associate in the Disputes Team of Mills & Reeve, based in the Cambridge office. Claire has experience in a variety of general commercial litigation (from pre-action to settlement, whether High Court or County Court). Since joining the team in 2022, Claire has developed specialist experience in running different types of internal investigations for commercial, education, charitable and health clients, including those with a regulatory element.
