UK Guide 2026 : The Regions
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A popular choice with clients from the public sector and from the automotive and retail industries, Browne Jacobson offers notable activity in the areas of subsidy control and merger clearance notifications. The law firm additionally assists clients with the competition law compliance aspects of commercial agreements.
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Browne Jacobson advised the Midlands Net Zero Hub on subsidy control issues.
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We experienced excellent service levels and response times at all times.
It is a strong and resourceful firm with the ability to provide a wide breadth of services, and with a detailed understanding of the work of public bodies.
We appreciate the practical advice delivered in a way that is appropriate for the audience and which is focused on supporting the company's goal while working within applicable laws and regulations.
The team always takes the time to understand the context to provide useful advice.
Its long-standing knowledge of business requirements enables the team to give very succinct and targeted advice at short notice.
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Matthew Woodford often assists clients with merger control and NSIA filings. He has additional experience advising clients on competition law compliance issues, particularly with regards to distribution agreements. He acts for clients from a wide range of sectors, including agricultural, automotive and retail.
His support over the last year has been excellent.
We really value the high quality of the advice he provides, as well as his insights into competition law development. He is bright, very responsive and great to work with.
He is a trusted and reliable lawyer and business adviser with a friendly manner and a commercial approach.
Matthew Woodford is both an expert in his field and commercial in his advice, which we value very highly.
He always responds, taking into account our interests with commercial awareness.
Alex Kynoch moves up in the rankings this year on the back of notable activity for government entities, local councils and educational organisations in the field of subsidy control.
It is a pleasure to work with Alex Kynoch and have access to his wealth of experience.
Alex Kynoch can be relied upon to bring his accumulated knowledge, expertise and commercial awareness to every request for advice. His manner is calm and his style of delivery is direct.
He has a great ability to grasp and understand complex projects, proposals and consultations at short notice, honing down to focus on the key issues we need clarified.
He is my go-to subject matter expert for any issues where subsidy controls may come into play because he understands the complex needs of public sector clients.
He helps clients to understand the risks.
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