Well-regarded for its amateur, motor sport, as well as non-motor sports expertise, Browne Jacobson LLP often advises football clubs on employment disputes. Based in Birmingham, Kevin Lawson is a sporting injury expert, and notably handles cases involving riders losing control on motocross courses. Also operating out of Birmingham, Rachel Lyne specializes in regulatory matters, and oversees the firm’s public inquiries practice. In Nottingham, Sarah Erwin-Jones is often engaged in abuse claims on behalf of sporting bodies.
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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 in the sports sector. The team stands out for its outstanding client focus.'
- 'The team is repeatedly instructed by its loyal insurer clients to the extent that I have seen in a couple of cases such insurer clients choosing to move work to the team from other firms. In addition, the BJ PI team stands out for the strategic way in which it approaches cases, always seeking the achieve the most pragmatic and commercial solutions for clients.'
- 'I have worked with a number of individuals at BJ over a number of years. Kevin Lawson in particular stands out, he is an exceptional team player; working well with his team inside BJ and with counsel.'
- 'Kevin Lawson has a laser-like focus on his clients and has an uncanny ability to think innovatively to achieve fantastic results. As an experienced litigator, he is also unique in the strategic approach he takes from the first moment any case that crosses his desk. He is also a talented negotiator.'
- 'Sarah Erwin-Jones is adept at managing group litigation, managing client expectations, and achieving commercial results.'
Key clients
- Hiscox Insurance Company
- UK Sport
- Sport England
- The Lawn Tennis Association
- Motor Sport Vision Limited
- British Mountaineering Council
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kevin Lawson, Rachel Lyne