Deborah Dawson’s Post

As we gear up for #CTW24 this week, I'm still reflecting on last week's adventures in Cambridge within the Life Sciences sector. Outside of the day job, it was such a great week for networking and collaboration that went beyond the usual. From OUTbio's Cocktail Making masterclass hosted at Mills & Reeve, to the SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards. Special congrats goes to Rachel Hales 🤝 Get Synergised for winning Gold Award for Networking Group of the Year and CONEXEN team for winning two silver awards for Networking Group of the Year and Positive Impact Award. I finally ended the week with our brilliant Mills & Reeve | Life sciences lawyer Stephanie Caird, running 10km at sunset at the #IckworthSunsetChase10km. These women are quite remarkable on how they balance their incredible careers with motherhood, all the while pushing the boundaries in other aspects outside of work. You are inspirational and great role models for the next generation to come. 👏🌟 ⭐ #WomenInSTEM #LifeSciences #Networking #Collaboration #CTW24 #Tech Stephanie Caird Rachel Hales 🤝 Get Synergised Hazel Jones Leigh Pugh Paula Bekinschtein, MCIM Zickie Lim Katharine Robinson Katy Wigdahl Sarah Howell Jenny Hirst Mital Jethwa, MSc Marloes Tijssen Jill Walker Tammy Dougan

#CTW24 is on the horizon, and I'm buzzing with excitement! Mills & Reeve's involvement as a key sponsor is a testament to our commitment to fostering innovation in our region. Our support, especially for Scale-Up Day, is crucial for start-ups aiming to reach success. Zickie Lim will be hosting a round table discussion (now sold out!) on opportunities, challenges and investment strategies to enable success. Kudos to Eastern Promise for assembling this incredible panel for this podcast that promises to guide us through a week packed with knowledge and networking opportunities. Thanks Mike! Hope to see many of you in and around Cambridge next week, please do come by and say hello to our team. 😀 Chris Bruce Anne Bailey Zickie Lim Dr Nicola Hancock Robert Pinheiro Katharine Robinson Seb Allen-Johnstone

With #CTW24 on the horizon, it's a great time to reflect on the vibrant Tech ecosystem within the Golden Triangle. Kudos to my colleague Navina R. 👏🏻 for the incredible show reel (below) highlighting our support for innovation in our region and beyond. If you're attending Cambridge Tech Week next week, keep an eye out for my Mills & Reeve colleagues Zickie Lim, Douglas McDonald, Sophie Burton-Jones, James FRY, Robert Pinheiro, Seb Allen-Johnstone, Rachel Crick, Julia Carey, and Katharine Robinson. They're an integral part of our team, and their contributions are a testament to our commitment to fostering growth and collaboration in the tech community. https://lnkd.in/guGgHvvY #CTW24 #legalservices #communitysupport #AchievemoreTogether

For those familiar with my usual spot in the Cambridge office, you might be surprised to hear I've been on a little adventure this week! I had the fantastic opportunity to visit our Manchester Office and spend a day with our New Business Team and great to meet other office colleagues. There's something special about in-person meetings that virtual chats just can't match. The energy, the bonding, the productivity —it's all part of what makes our team great. And guess what? 💡This aligns perfectly with the launch of our Fast Growth Secrets Report, which also shines a spotlight on Manchester's vibrant business scene. Check out Part 4 of our series for some illuminating insights, a must read for those looking to accelerate their growth. Some of our Tech team met with business leaders in Manchester to explore how fast growth tech businesses can embed the customer and people experience for competitive advantage. The report is the output from a roundtable discussion held in Manchester and covers three broad areas: ✔ The customer and people experience ✔How can fast-growth tech businesses embed the customer experience? ✔How can businesses embed the people experience and use it for competitive advantage? 👉 Ready to unearth their secrets? Download the latest report now! https://lnkd.in/dqduzAzg #FastGrowthSecrets #BusinessLeaders #Manchester #CustomerExperience #AchievemoreTogether Suzie Goodfellow Tamsila Khan Ruth Galvin Chris Ross Steve Simpson Sarah Campbell Robert Pinheiro

Big news in sport today!! 🎾 Tennis world number one, Jannik Sinner has been cleared after testing positive twice for banned substance. The Independent Panel has issued a decision in the case of International Tennis Integrity Agency vs Jannik Sinner. An interesting case in which our Mark Hovell was appointed by Sport Resolutions to sit as an Independent Tribunal in Mr Sinner's two applications to lift his mandatory provisional suspensions, following two positive tests in March 2024. 👉 For further details, read the full article below, its a really interesting read! #ITIA #SportsLaw #Tennis #AntiDoping #CaseDecision

What is your favourite cocktail? 🍸…… Personally, I love a good old fashioned Mojito or a Passionfruit Martini. Mills & Reeve are excited to announce that we're hosting the OUTbio UK cocktail making masterclass at our Cambridge office on September 4th! It's the perfect mix of fun and networking for the biotech LGBTQ+ community. Whether you're a mixology maestro or just starting out, come shake up some new connections while shaking up some delightful cocktails. Say goodbye to the summer blues and hello to a fabulous evening with peers and cocktails. Come and join us! 🌈🔬 #OUTbio #Networking #Biotech #LGBTQ+ #CocktailMasterclass

🌟 Exciting news for all entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts in the Tech sector! 🌟 #CTW24 is bringing an exclusive workshop hosted by Mills & Reeve on scale-ups, led by our brilliant Zickie Lim. It's happening on Thursday, 12th September – a date you won't want to miss. For a taste of what's to come, check out Zickie's latest blog where she explores the highs and lows of scaling a business. It's packed with valuable insights that pave the way to success. 🌟 https://lnkd.in/ec6sKMRX Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network. Secure your spot now! visit: https://lnkd.in/eB73-dk3 #ScaleUps #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Workshop #CTW214 Zickie Lim Sophie Burton-Jones Douglas McDonald Stephen Hamilton Katharine Robinson Peter Wainman Alastair Cotton Robert Pinheiro

🌟 Join our growing BD Team at Mills & Reeve! 🌟 We're expanding, and we want you to be a part of our success story! We're searching for a Senior Assistant to join our Business Development team who embodies our values of innovation and collaboration. Here's why Mills & Reeve is an exceptional place to work: 🏆We've been awarded Platinum in Investors in People status 2023. 🏆 Consistently named one of the UK’s best companies to work for - 20 years and counting! 🏆 Winners of the Disability Inclusion Award at the 2021 UK Diversity Legal Awards. 🏆 Top 4 in RollOnFriday’s best law firms for the last 8 years, bagging the top spot in 2018, 2019, and 2020. 🏆 Ranked in ThomsonReuters’ top 20 UK Law Firm Brand Index 2022. 🏆 A whopping 99% of our staff would recommend us as a fantastic place to work. If you're proactive, a team player, and ready to #AchieveMoreTogether, we'd love to hear from you! Feel free to get in touch with me for a chat to find out more. Find out more and how to apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/dXsbfkbS Closing date is Tuesday 6th August.

What a year it's been! 🎉 We're thrilled to share that we've hit a record turnover of £168 million for 2023/24, another successful year for Mills & Reeve, showing a testament to our team's dedication and our clients' trust. Here are some of our milestones and highlights: ➡️ Being listed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the first time as one of the best big organisations, adding to Platinum Investors in People accolade ➡️ Major investment in 22 new partners over the last 12 months, including 12 lateral hires and 11 internal promotions ➡️ Increasing maternity and paternity pay ➡️ Trialling GenAI through contract analysis and drafting tools ➡️ Being recognised within the professional services sector as one of only 15% of firms who are considered at an advanced stage of client feedback with 89% client recommendation score None of this would have been possible without our incredible team and clients. Here's to achieving even more together! Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/3SjwfuY #GoodNews #AchieveMoreTogether

How will ESG progress over the coming years? 💭 The fifth (and final) report in our ESG Ignite series reveals what senior leaders are excited about for the future of ESG. It examines the barriers to ESG adoption, transformation, and strategy, and offers practical solutions to overcome these challenges. Part 5: Sparking momentum on ESG 💡 is available to download now: https://bit.ly/3zLETfv Missed the series? Catch up now and join the conversation on responsible business practices. https://lnkd.in/evmzpH7Z #ESG #Sustainability #ResponsibleBusiness #ESGIgnite Surjit Deuer