England - West Midlands • Public sector

Browne Jacobson LLP

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A team commended for giving ‘a high-quality service’, Browne Jacobson LLP’s practice encompasses property investments, governance and environmental issues, to name a few. Ben Standing specialises in planning matters, whilst Zo Hoida has expertise in handling regeneration and development projects. Thomas Howard routinely handles acquisitions and disposals in the public and private spheres, with particular capabilities in relation to health and social care. Matthew Harpin adds considerable experience and expertise to the team, while the ‘highly knowledgeable’ associate Victoria Searle handles matters for local authorities that involve administrative, environmental and planning law.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Quick response times, accurate advice and reliable, high-quality service’

  • ‘Victoria Searle: excellent communicator, highly knowledgeable, passionate about the work and completely reliable.’

  • ‘The social care claims team is second to none.’ 

  • 'The entire team are knowledgeable, approachable and helpful.'

  • 'They have worked with us to scope and quote for work on projects when we have not been entirely sure what we need from them, including working with other specialist firms in order to meet our needs.'

Key clients

  • London Borough of Croydon
  • Lichfield District Council
  • Thurrock Council
  • Dacorum Borough Council
  • Oxford City Council
  • Sedgemoor District Council
  • Shropshire Council
  • Bath & North East Somerset
  • Staffordshire County Council
  • High Peak Borough Council
  • London Borough of Sutton
  • Harlow District Council

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ben Standing, Zo Hoida, Thomas Howard, Matthew Harpin

Other key lawyers

Victoria Searle