Mills & Reeve has appointed employment law specialist Peter Beisty as a partner in its Oxford office, further strengthening the firm’s employment, pensions and immigration (EPI) practice.

Peter joins Mills & Reeve from mpm legal solutions, where he played a key role in growing a highly regarded employment practice across the Thames Valley, earning recognition in the Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and The Times’ Best Law Firms.

The appointment comes at a pivotal time for employers as they prepare for the changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025, including reforms to flexible working, unfair dismissal and trade union rights. As organisations navigate the impact of the Act, Mills & Reeve is well placed to support on the demand for strategic employment advice, compliance support and workforce planning.

Peter will work alongside William Downing, head of Mills & Reeve’s Oxford office and a partner in the firm’s EPI team, to assist in the continued growth of the practice locally and nationally.

His appointment will help drive the sector’s growth strategy, with a focus on supporting clients across food, automotive, charities and social enterprise, technology businesses including fintech, and ombudsman and complaint-handling services.

On his appointment, Peter commented: “Mills & Reeve has a fantastic reputation, a strong national platform and real sector expertise, making it an exciting place to continue growing my practice.

“The employment market is evolving rapidly, particularly with upcoming legislative reforms creating new challenges and opportunities for employers. I’m excited to be joining William Downing and the Oxford team to help grow the practice, deepen client relationships and support the firm’s ambitious 2030 strategy.”

William added: “Peter is an outstanding addition to our Oxford office and employment team. He brings an impressive track record of building client relationships, winning new work, and creating deep connections across the Thames Valley market.

“As head of Mills & Reeve’s Oxford office, one of my priorities has been continuing to grow our presence in the region and strengthen our offering for clients. Peter’s appointment is a significant step forward to be able to secure new opportunities and further develop our talented Oxford team.”