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Browne Jacobson LLP

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Local Government - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Browne Jacobson has a prominent team acting on behalf of local authorities across the country. The firm's primary areas of focus include commercial projects, service delivery and governance, as well as matters involving combined authorities, regeneration and development, planning, and data protection advice. Its lawyers handle contentious matters on behalf of local authorities with significant expertise in the social care space. The team continues to act in a series of complex procurement matters on behalf of borough and county councils across England.

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Work Highlights

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  • Browne Jacobson has advised the East Midlands Combined Mayoral Authority on its creation, day-to-day operations and in contractual negotiations with both central government and private parties.

Strengths

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  • At least five different areas of law were involved in our issue and the firm provided professional advice in respect of them all.

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  • Brown Jacobson has a wide range of experts.

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  • Browne Jacobson is one of the top public law firms.

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  • Browne Jacobson's sector knowledge was first class and its customer service was outstanding.

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  • The firm has strong knowledge, personable personnel, pace of response, attentiveness and attention to detail.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Mousdale
    Michael Mousdale

    Michael Mousdale

    Michael Mousdale is respected for his broad experience in local government mandates, including advice on PFI schemes and strategic partnerships. He is also able to act on public law matters and offers advice in the social care sector. Michael is based in Browne Jacobson's Manchester office.

    • Michael is very knowledgeable and explains issues very well

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  • Stephen Matthew
    Stephen Matthew

    Stephen Matthew

    Stephen Matthew is a consultant at Browne Jacobson who receives praise for his expertise in assisting local authorities with significant projects, often spanning procurement, development and joint ventures.

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  • Peter Ware
    Peter Ware

    Peter Ware

    Head of the local government offering at Browne Jacobson, Peter Ware has a respected practice that sees him act on matters including large-scale projects and investment acquisitions for local councils. He is based in the firm's Nottingham office.

    • Peter Ware has provided clear and straightforward advice and also demonstrated an understanding of the political context within which all our decisions are made.

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    • Peter Ware is one of the leading local and central government public lawyers and has built his team to an exceptional level.

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