Local Government
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
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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.
Work Highlights
- Browne Jacobson advised Neath Port Talbot Council on the establishment of the Celtic Freeport. This project is expected to support 16,000 jobs and generate up to GBP5.5 billion of investment.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Browne Jacobson understood our business and helped us during some really tough cases. They always think of the bigger picture."
"Browne Jacobson have been a very good partner to work with and have been a huge help in quite challenging times."
"Browne Jacobson have extremely experienced lawyers from all levels, right from the top down to junior lawyers."
"Browne Jacobson understood our business and helped us during some really tough cases. They always think of the bigger picture."
"Browne Jacobson have been a very good partner to work with and have been a huge help in quite challenging times."
"Browne Jacobson have extremely experienced lawyers from all levels, right from the top down to junior lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Stephen Matthew is a very considered practitioner. He has always been very erudite."
"Everyone knows Stephen Matthew ‒ he is the best in the field."
"Stephen Matthew is a really impressive individual."
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 Mousdale is a great practitioner. He is sensible and commercial. He takes on a breadth of the market and I would happily recommend him."
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 is extremely personable and an expert in his field; he always provides us with clear, sound, practical legal and commercial advice."
"Peter is very helpful."
Ranked Lawyers at
Browne Jacobson LLP
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