Sarah Erwin-Jones
Browne Jacobson LLPWith expertise spanning the education, health, and insurance sectors, the Nottingham-based practice Browne Jacobson LLP is adept at personal injury litigation. Well-regarded for her knowledge of social care, Sarah Erwin-Jones is vastly experienced before the Court of Appeal, as well as the Supreme Court. James Fawcett is noted for his capabilities in personal injury litigation brought against local authorities and commercial organisations. Kelly Buckley and Damian Whitlam are strong choices for NHS Resolution and Trusts, while James Arrowsmith is a key member of the practice’s specialist abuse and safeguarding team. Clinical negligence specialist William Reynolds is known as ‘approachable, practical and excellent to deal with.’
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Testimonials
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- 'I have worked with the BJ PI team extensively over many years as counsel on a number of complex and high-value PI cases. Having done so I am clear that the team stands out for its outstanding client focus.'
- 'Browne Jacobson is the best defendant clinical negligence firm that I work with. The partners are excellent across the board. The associates are, almost without exception, superb and punch above their weight. It is always a pleasure to work with the lawyers at this firm. They are easy to work with and to talk to and I always enjoy being instructed by them.'
- 'The team has great strength in depth, first-class case management technology, and highly efficient support staff.'
- 'Browne Jacobson seems to have the unerring ability to attract staff who go 'above and beyond' time and time again. They understand our needs, and the support that they provide when we need them is second to none.'
- 'What makes them stand out is their willingness to adapt to any type of claim file issued to them. They are always calm.'
- 'James Fawcett assisted us on one of the largest and most complicated HRA files we have ever received, and he was available for discussion and recommendations.'
- 'Having worked with Sarah Erwin-Jones, I have seen firsthand how adept she is at managing group litigation, managing client expectations, and achieving commercial results.'
- 'James Arrowsmith is an incredibly bright and talented lawyer. He is also exceptionally personable and is an effective negotiator. He came fresh to a case that had an unusually complicated history and was able to get up to speed very quickly. He has also adeptly managed multiple demanding clients and a uniquely difficult opponent.'
Key clients
- Barnados
- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Birmingham City Council
- Derbyshire County Council
- Dorset Council
- EM LawShare
- English Benedictine Congregation
- Environment Agency
- Gallagher Bassett International Limited
- Hiscox
- Insurance London Consortium
- Leicester City Council
- Leicestershire County Council
- LGSS
- Lincolnshire County Council
- Marine Management Organisation
- Markel (UK) Limited
- Municipal Mutual Insurance
- Natural England
- NHS Resolution
- Norfolk County Council
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- NPS Wales
- Peterborough City Council
- Resolute Management
- Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Stoke City Council
- Suffolk County Council
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Wolverhampton City Council
- Worcestershire County Council
- Zurich Municipal Insurance
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Kelly Buckley
Browne Jacobson LLP
Damian Whitlam
Browne Jacobson LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Laura Hughes, James Fawcett, Sarah Erwin-Jones, James Arrowsmith, Lorna Hardman, Ian Long