England - South West • Employment
Browne Jacobson LLP
With a client base spanning both the private and public sectors, Browne Jacobson LLP is well placed to handle the gamut of issues stemming from fatal and non-fatal accidents, as well as advising on health and safety matters arising from food handling, environmental factors, and road traffic work. ‘Ultimate leader’ Andrew Hopkin oversees the national practice from the Nottingham office, while ‘in the South West the flag is carried to excellent effect’ by Exeter-based Dale Collins and Nigel Lyons. Solicitor-advocate Collins brings 10 years’ experience as a prosecutor for HSE to the team, and Lyons leverages his criminal law background to act in contentious regulatory mandates.
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Testimonials
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‘Extensive involvement in all aspects of cases across the board provides confidence in their knowledge and expertise so that nothing is missed. Broad range of expertise which remains undiluted.'
'A personal approach by appropriately qualified lawyers ensures ownership of cases leading to detailed, pragmatic, sensible and legally sound advice; fully explained and crystal clear. This allows for focused decision-making through the progress of a case. All carried out with a personable and empathetic attitude to the client and their position.’
‘Dale Collins has an encyclopaedic knowledge which he deploys with tactically astute skill. A personable approach ensuring the client is 'listened to' and their case heard as they desire it to be. Hard working. Always on top of his brief. Approachable, sensible and a skilled advocate. Top drawer performer.’
‘They have a raft of expertise and experience in dealing with a wide range of individuals and companies throughout their involvement with various agencies and the executive. They provide a safety net and comfort blanket of exceptional quality. Their team is varied in age and resourcefulness, with someone with the appropriate skills to meet all needs in this area.’
‘Nigel Lyons heads a team with professionalism, enthusiasm, utter commitment, and extracts from his team the absolute best. Nigel is a very approachable practitioner whose personal dedication and determination shines through and is reflected throughout his team who obviously respect and enjoy working for this incredibly personable lawyer. He is a dogged advocate for his clients and will always go way over and above to achieve the best outcome.’
‘Nobody can match their energy, thoughtfulness and commitment to their clients. The team leader is quite simply at the very top of the tree and he is exceptionally well supported by the partner and associate team.’
‘Andrew Hopkin is the ultimate leader in every sense and in the South West the flag is carried to excellent effect by Nigel Lyons and Dale Collins.'
'The partner team has a deep and sincere interest in the client's needs and as a result clients feel - correctly - that they could not possibly be better looked after.'
Key clients
- Classic Builders (South West) Ltd
- Cornwall Council
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Hopkin