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With dedicated teams across the education, healthcare and local government sectors, Browne Jacobson LLP is equipped to handle some of the biggest and most complex matters in the market. The team works for significant public and private sector clients, including multi-academy trusts, charities and various government and NHS bodies. Peter Ware is the head of the government sector and is known for his projects and procurement work. Gerard Hanratty leads the health team, specialising in advising clients on their public law obligations. The education team is led by Mark Blois who has a particular focus on governance matters. Leanne Wareham moved to an inhouse role with NHS England.

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  • 'Accessibility. Knowledge. Prompt responses.'
  • 'Mark Blois is excellent.'
  • 'Browne Jacobson are very well respected in the education industry and are very knowledgeable with regards to sector specific and wider issues. They have the capacity and ability to effectively support us. They give us valuable insight into emerging threats and opportunities.'
  • 'Browne Jacobson staff give a personable but professional service, and we have the ability to have open and frank discussions about our challenges. Staff have knowledge in relevant areas that our requests relate to.'
  • 'Mark Blois has always been supportive and gave very good quality advice.'

Key clients

  • Midland Heart
  • Platform housing Ltd
  • EMH Housing and Regeneration Limited
  • Nottingham Community Housing Association
  • Derbyshire County Council
  • Freeport East
  • Midlands Net Zero Hub
  • Derby City Council
  • Nottingham City Council
  • Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
  • Derbyshire Fire Authority
  • Nottinghamshire & City of Nottingham Fire Authority
  • Leicestershire County Council
  • Leicester City Council
  • East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire)
  • Rutland County Council
  • Peterborough City Council
  • Nottingham City Transport Limited
  • EMH Care and Support
  • Peak Rural Housing
  • North West Leicestershire District Council
  • Derbyshire Dales District Council

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Blois

Other key lawyers

Simon Tait, Heather Caddy