Staff at Mills & Reeve are settling back into newly refurbished offices which bosses say signals the law firm's commitment to the East of England.

Eastern Daily Press: The new Mills & Reeve offices at St James Court in Norwich. Picture: Gary Rowsel PhotographyThe new Mills & Reeve offices at St James Court in Norwich. Picture: Gary Rowsel Photography (Image: Not Copyrighted)

The 12-month upgrade project has yielded a smarter and brighter building which is more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

The building at St James Court in Norwich uses LED lighting throughout and includes more than 12km of data cabling.

James Hunter, partner and head of the Norwich office, said: 'We wanted to create a first-class working environment which moves our business forward and demonstrates our belief and confidence in Norwich. We needed a next-generation building for the next generation of lawyer and to promote better ways of working with each other and our clients.'

The firm also donated its old office furniture to charities such as the The Benjamin Foundation, Leeway, Barnardo's, Blue Smile, and St Martin's Housing Trust. Redundant IT kit was given to the charity IT Schools Africa, which provides IT equipment to schools in four African countries with the aim of enhancing young people's education and job prospects.