By: 13 October 2026
Mills & Reeve strengthens Leeds family team with senior associate hire

Mills & Reeve has strengthened its family and children team with the appointment of senior associate Roopen Kalirai in Leeds.

Roopen joins a highly regarded team led by partners Jane Ingleby and Andrew Moore, expanding the firm’s offering across Yorkshire and the UK. The Leeds team advises clients on a wide range of family law matters. These include complex financial settlements, wealth protection, private children disputes, international family law issues and non-court dispute resolution, such as mediation, collaborative law, separating well with one lawyer and arbitration.

The appointment reflects the continued growth of Mills & Reeve’s Leeds family practice and its commitment to provide exceptional advice and support to individuals and families navigating some of life’s most challenging circumstances. The team acts for a broad range of clients, including business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals and high-net-worth individuals, both locally and nationally.

Jane Ingleby, partner and head of the Leeds family team, said: “We are delighted to welcome Roopen to the team. She is a talented family lawyer with an excellent reputation and shares our commitment to delivering pragmatic, client-focused advice. Her appointment further strengthens our ability to support clients across the full spectrum of family law issues and reflects our continued growth in Leeds.”

Roopen Kalirai added: “I’m excited to be joining such a highly respected team. Mills & Reeve has an outstanding reputation for its collaborative culture and excellent client service, and I am looking forward to working with colleagues across the firm to support our clients and help grow the practice.”

The Leeds family team works closely with colleagues across the firm’s private wealth, private client, corporate, property and tax teams to provide joined-up advice to individuals, families and business owners.

 

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