England - South West • Employment
Browne Jacobson LLP
Browne Jacobson LLP fields a 'very knowledgeable team of employment specialists’ who offer specific expertise to clients in the health, insurance and education sectors. The practice continues to grow, with the team receiving new instructions from clients within the healthcare sector. James Tait oversees the national employment offering, while Bridget Prosser leads the team in the South West. Bettina Rigg heads up the focussed higher education group. Prosser has over 20 years’ specialist experience and focuses on advising key NHS, regulatory and third sector clients, while Rigg specilaises in equality, diversity and inclusion issues, and discrimination claims.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘A very knowledgeable team of employment specialists particularly in relation to NHS and education sector cases.’
‘Bridget Prosser - approachable, intelligent and highly knowledgeable. She is commercially minded and a complete specialist in her field. Clients know that they have the support of one of the best employment practitioners in the country when they instruct Bridget.’
‘Responsive, professional and friendly. Education focus and knowledge both excellent.’
‘Quick to respond and easy to deal with. Professional whilst still being friendly and they go the extra mile.’
‘The team are knowledgable, responsive and highly personable. Advice is never limited to one person, if other knowledge is required there is access to a plethora of partners and others to support. We feel safe with their advice and support in all matters HR and legal.’
‘The Exeter office provides us with excellent support across our range of needs. Daniella Glynn as our HR advisor is exceptionally accessible and supportive, providing great strength to our senior colleagues.’
Key clients
- The First Federation Trust
- The Castle Partnership Trust
- Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT)
- The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust
- Dixons Academies Trust
- Farmor’s School
- Hiscox Underwriting Limited
- Kernow Learning Trust
- Lighthouse Schools Partnership
- NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly ICB
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
- The Roseland Multi Academy Trust
- South Devon College
- The University of Brighton Academies Trust
- University of Brighton Academies Trust
- Westcountry Schools Trust
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Tait, Bridget Prosser, Bettina Rigg