Browne Jacobson LLP has strengthened its position in the Welsh market with the establishment of its Cardiff office as of July 2023. With his previous experience working as an in-house lawyer for the Welsh government, Tim Edds is a key contact within the new office; he regularly defends government departments and public bodies in judicial reviews. The practice in Nottingham is headed by Laura Hughes, while Gerard Hanratty leads the healthcare-focused public law team in Manchester.
Testimonials
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‘They are hardworking and technically very good.’
'They are knowledgeable and have given sound legal advice.'
'Dmitrije Sirovica has been accessible and responded to tight deadlines where this was required.'
'Browne Jacobson are very responsive and able to draw on a very broad range of legal knowledge of regulation across the public sector.'
- 'Quick and comprehensive advice.'
- 'Victoria Searle is excellent.'
- 'Our experience of the team is that they are very responsive and seek to understand the nature of your business so that their advice is pragmatic and in context. Requests for advice are responded to immediately and timescales and estimates agreed promptly.'
- 'Laura Hughes is our Partner and manages the relationship well, supporting our Board when needed and bringing a practical and expert view to sometimes difficult regulatory matters. Dmitrije Sirovica is our Associate Partner who provides the majority of our detailed advice in a helpful, clear and prompt manner.'
Key clients
- North East London Integrated Care System
- Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- Natural England
- London Borough of Croydon
- Civil Aviation Authority
- Welsh Government
- Derbyshire County Council
- Derby City Council
- Nottinghamshire County Council
- Nottingham City Council
- Qualifications Wales
- Nottingham City Council
- The Coal Authority
- Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements
- Marine Management Organisation
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Department for Transport
- Forensic Science Regulator
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Laura Hughes, Gerard Hanratty