England - West Midlands • Real estate
Browne Jacobson LLP
With Zoe Stollard at the helm, Browne Jacobson LLP’s construction practice has gone from strength to strength in the energy industry, particularly in nuclear and renewable energy facilities, consolidating the firm���s broad expertise, which includes engagement with large data centre projects, PFI schemes and healthcare developments. The practice is well versed in both contentious and non-contentious advice for public and private sector clients, and Scott Mounfield is noted for his extensive experience advising developers, contractors and local authorities on a range of construction issues. Emma Wake left the team in early 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent, commercially aware lawyers with a real understanding and interest in how clients operate and how to achieve best results. Safe hands.’
‘Zoe Stollard is credit to Browne Jacobson and excels at forming new relationships through her specialist new nuclear sector knowledge.’
‘Excellent contentious advice from Judith Stone - really supportive and knowledgeable.’
‘Very proactive advice with a commercial edge whilst still appreciating the local authority context. We engaged Browne Jacobson on a project which required expertise from across a number of teams and there was a really joined up approach between the construction team and the other teams.'
‘Scott Mounfield was always willing to go above and beyond - attending meetings at short notice. He was very proactive and helpful - working under pressure to tight deadlines, nothing was too much trouble. Scott gave really clear advice and instilled confidence in our internal clients - his commercial knowledge and expertise were invaluable. He did a really fantastic job!’
‘Their investment in understanding and delivering valuable and critical legal advice to companies who are starting to pick up work in the new nuclear energy section.’
Key clients
- BAM Construction Limited
- Blackpool Borough Council
- Wolverhampton City Council
- Bowmer & Kirkland Limited
- Birmingham Hippodrome
- Clegg Construction Limited
- Clegg Food Limited
- University of Hertfordshire
- Elevate property group
- Mace Limited
- F3 Group
- Thurrock Council
- J Coffey Construction Limited
- J Tomlinson Limited
- Hope Learning Trust
- Lindum Group Limited
- London Borough of Enfield
- Wintech Limited
- B:Music Limited (Birmingham Symphony Hall)
- United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundations Trust
- Keltbray Limited
- Willmott Dixon Construction Limited
- Willmott Dixon Interiors Limited
- Cardiff Council
- EE Smith Contracts Limited
- J McCann & Co Limited
- United Learning Trust
- Ingersoll Rand
- Osprey Shipping Limited
Lawyers
Rising stars
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Zoe is a partner in the construction team specialising in non-contentious (contracts) advice. She has almost 20 years of experience in advising UK and overseas construction and infrastructure, property, and commercial related projects. Zoe has a particular specialism in energy projects and has advised various stakeholders on a variety of public and private projects. She is highly experienced in creating legal frameworks for complex deals and developments, including construction interfaces with funding, property / leasing issues, corporate restructures, and agreements with interested third parties /stakeholders. She is also well versed in the nuclear sector, having advised on several Tier 1 and Tier 2 supply contracts for Hinkley Point C and now Sizewell C. Zoe’s advice covers a range of Head Contracts, EPC Contracts (including FIDIC, NEC), O&M and Supply Contracts. She also advises on interfaces between project contracts and the pass-through of risks, responsibilities and obligations to best protect the client. Zoe joined Browne Jacobson in 2022 after working for leading international law firms Reed Smith, Baker & McKenzie and Nabarro in London and Singapore, followed by national firm Clarke Willmott on her return to the UK. Zoe has an MSc in Construction Law from King’s College, London and spent over five years in practice in Asia.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Zoe Stollard