Mills & Reeve has strengthened its venture capital (VC) team with the appointment of corporate lawyer Peter Mayhew as a partner, the firm announced on 20 October 2026. Peter Mayhew joins Mills & Reeve from Shakespeare Martineau.
According to the firm, Peter Mayhew brings significant VC experience, having built a strong network across the Birmingham, Oxford and London markets. He also has particular expertise in tax-advantaged investments and funds, including venture capital trust (VCT), enterprise investment scheme (EIS), seed enterprise investment scheme (SEIS) and business property relief work.
Chambers and Co. since 2004.
He will join the firm’s national corporate team of over 150 lawyers and will be based in Mills & Reeve’s Birmingham office, servicing clients on a national basis. The firm says its aim is to scale its VC offering nationwide, developing specialist VC practices in key regional hubs, including both the Midlands and the North.
“It’s an exciting time to be joining Mills & Reeve and I am delighted to have the opportunity to do so. The VC team is highly ambitious and is perfectly placed to capitalise on the rich opportunities that exist in a vibrant market,” said Peter Mayhew.
He added: “The Midlands VC market is particularly ripe with young, exciting businesses and founders seeking to bring their intellect and creativity to bear on innovative new products and services.”
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