Browne Jacobson LLP

Property.

Thomas has over 20 years’ experience advising public and private sector clients across a range of property work, with particular emphasis in investment and health sector work.  In the last 3 years his team has advised on the acquisition of over £200m of property assets for local authorities.  The team also act for clients in all landlord and tenant matters linked to the management of their assets.

Thomas has led teams on many complex investment projects and developed that experience further by completing a CMI recognized Project Management Programme at Nottingham Business School.  This allows Thomas to ensure large and complex projects are delivered efficiently and effectively within a range of project management structures and theories. 

Thomas takes a very commercial, and pragmatic, approach to his advice and deliberately maintains a private sector client base.  For over 14 years he has been the lead property adviser to a large pension fund, working on all matters affecting their large property portfolio.  This ensures that he fully understands the needs and concerns of both sectors and particularly enjoys working on large projects involving both sectors.  

An advocate of LEAN management, Thomas does no over-lawyer his advice, focusing instead on dealing with the issues that matter and always looking for creative solutions.

Thomas puts client relationships at the forefront of his work and prides himself on developing strong relationships with his clients and in delivering them a quality service; he has advised a number of his clients for many years and has several clients introduced through referrals from clients and their agents

Trained Porter Dodson, Yeovil; qualified 2001; assistant solicitor Bevan Brittan (formerly Bevan Ashford) 2001-05; associate solicitor 2005-06; associate solicitor Browne Jacobson LLP 2006-09; partner 2009.

Bournemouth School; Brunel University (1997 LLB Hons Law 2(1)); Nottingham Law School (1998 LPC (commendation)).

Fencing (Birmingham Fencing Club), Krav Maga, piano, guitar.