Browne Jacobson LLP‘s public sector team has seen a stream of work relating social care issues, inquests, and mental health and human rights mandates. The team also assists numerous councils with housing obligations and disrepairs claims. Joanne Pruden leads the team from Exeter, and is highlighted for her litigation expertise along with her experience advising on social care claims, including sexual abuse and Mental Health Act issues. With a focus on regulatory crime mandates, Dale Collins is another key name, as is health and social care expert Mark Barnett, who focuses on clinical negligence matters.

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Key clients

  • Municipal Mutual Insurance
  • Zurich
  • Gallagher Basset
  • Resolute
  • Devon County Council
  • Cornwall Council
  • Isle of Wight Council
  • Bristol City Council
  • Worcestershire County Council
  • Dorset Council
  • Cornwall Housing Limited
  • Plymouth Community Homes

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joanne Pruden

Other key lawyers

Dale Collins, Mark Barnett, Nigel Lyons, Angela Williams