Law firm recruits rival’s head of employment

BIRMINGHAM law firm Mills & Reeve has appointed Richard Santy, the former head of employment at rival city firm Shoosmiths as partner.

Santy will focus on developing the firm’s commercial employment offering from its Birmingham office, working closely with the corporate team.

He has a track record in building a team and developing a strong commercial client base.

Santy is ranked as a leading individual in legal directory, Chambers UK, and is described as being “commercial and pragmatic” with a “can do attitude”.

Steve Allen, partner and head of Mills & Reeve’s Birmingham office, said: “We are delighted to welcome Richard to the firm.

“His skills will enhance our existing highly regarded Birmingham employment team which acts for high profile clients across the private and public sectors, including Virgin Care, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, The Law Society, University of Birmingham, Wilmington Group PLC and The Legal Ombudsman.”