§ Biographical note

About
Maila.

Maila Reeves

London. Working across Europe.

§ 01 · Origins

Three foundations.
Law. Language. Commerce.

I began at the Bar and practised as a barrister and litigation lawyer at Norton Rose Fulbright. Law gave me precision, rigour and the ability to hold my ground when it mattered.

From there I moved into international business. I have always been drawn to what connects people. Culture, trust and the patience to build something that outlasts the deal.

Today I work across longevity, consumer health and luxury. I expected my career to remain in law. Instead, each step drew me towards building companies, working internationally and eventually into longevity. Looking back, the path makes sense. At the time, it rarely did.

§ 02 · By the numbers
5+

Companies founded, co-founded or actively directing across longevity, health and commerce.

150+

Startups mentored and advised across Europe and beyond, including pitch events at Oxford, Cambridge and Google Campus.

4

Languages spoken, enabling genuine cross-cultural partnership.

20+

Years building commercial strategy across international markets.

3

World-leading universities. Uppsala, Sorbonne and Cornell.

§ 03 · The full picture

Four disciplines. One practice.

01

International commercial strategy

Two decades structuring partnerships and building revenue across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Fluent in the nuances that make or break cross-border relationships.

02

Longevity and consumer health

Operational and investment depth from science-led supplements to clinical resort experiences. What the market wants, and what the evidence actually supports.

03

Legal and commercial rigour

Structuring agreements, identifying risk and protecting commercial interests with a precision most advisors cannot match.

04

Cultural intelligence and multilingualism

Fluency across cultures and business norms is a commercial advantage. A career built on connections others could not see.

§ 04 · Formation
  • Barrister and litigation lawyer, Norton Rose Fulbright
  • Advanced legal studies, Uppsala University
  • La Sorbonne, Paris
  • Cornell University
  • Entrepreneur in Residence, Westminster Business School
  • Guest Lecturer, Westminster Business School