The Exeter-based team at Browne Jacobson LLP is seen by its defendant clients as a ‘strong, resolute and tenacious proposition’. The firm’s core focus is on solicitors’ professional negligence claims. Jonathan Newbold oversees the national practice, with ’exceptional lawyer’ Gary Oldroyd leading the regional group. Other key practitioners on the ground include Claire Cornish, Danielle De Val and Nicholas Saunders.
Testimonials
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‘The Browne Jacobson team stands out for providing heavyweight legal advice, but at a much more competitive rate than London firms. The members of the team dovetail very well together, with just the right amount of partner supervision.'
‘Gary Oldroyd is one of the most experienced practitioners in the market and commands enormous respect. Encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and able to retain and recall every aspect of a case.'
‘Team with immense experience in the field.’
‘Gary Oldroyd and Claire Cornish are both exceptionally nice to work with: realistic, humorous, shrewd and upbeat solicitors, who really get stuck into the details of their cases.’
‘I mainly work with Claire Cornish. She is extremely responsive and efficient. She has a great team around her at various levels of qualification and without exception I can rely on the advice they give to be well considered and (very important given that they advise us on potential professional negligence claims) non-judgmental.’
- ‘The Browne Jacobson professional negligence team are a strong, resolute and tenacious proposition. They go above and beyond in working with clients to find the right solution and outcome. They are diligent at all times and technically competent.’
- ‘Gary Oldroyd is an exceptional lawyer. His clients are appreciative of the guidance and advice he provides. Gary is attentive, meticulous and driven to achieve the best possible outcomes.'
- 'Claire Cornish is a tremendous advocate for clients. Claire provides an exemplary service, builds great rapport with clients, who in turn are incredibly appreciative of the guidance and advice Claire provides.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Newbold, Gary Oldroyd