
Ed Mills
Partner
Travers Smith
Ed Mills
Employment law and business Immigration specialist | Workplace investigations expert
Ed Mills is a partner at Travers Smith with extensive experience in employment law, business immigration, and workplace investigations. He advises clients on a broad spectrum of employment-related challenges, from boardroom disputes and team moves to complex litigation, discrimination claims, and trade union issues.
Expert in employment law and business immigration
Ed regularly counsels organizations on TUPE transfers, collective consultation, and regulatory compliance, helping businesses navigate the legal landscape with confidence. His business immigration expertise includes advising on sponsorship requirements under the UK’s points-based visa system, ensuring clients remain compliant while attracting global talent.
Workplace investigations and whistleblowing
With significant experience conducting complex investigations, Ed frequently advises on whistleblowing disclosures and cross-border matters, working with multinational organizations to mitigate risk and uphold best practices in workplace compliance.
Recognized industry leader
Ed is ranked by Chambers and Partners as a leading expert in employment law, recognized for his ability to handle high-stakes cases with strategic insight and clarity.
Articles by the author

25 Jul 2025 Greg Keating
Workplace Violence: Compliance, Prevention and Response
Each year, NAVEX releases the Top 10 Trends in Risk & Compliance. This article is one of the chapters, discussing best practices to prevent workplace violence and comply with worker protection laws.
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