Mr Dominic Swift > Browne Jacobson LLP > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

Browne Jacobson LLP
3rd Floor, No.1 Spinningfields
1 Hardman square, Spinningfields
Manchester
M3 3EB
England
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Career

Dominic is a member of the Real Estate Board and the Education Senior Leadership Group. Recognised for his expertise in property development and regeneration in the public sector, he brings expertise in advising on procurement in the context of land transactions. Dominic leads on major complex property projects for our education and public sector clients with his skills extending beyond the application of his legal knowledge into the field of project management.

His experience, first as a governor of a maintained school and latterly as a chair of a multi-academy trust, has given him a genuine insight into the challenges faced in the education sector and what good legal advice really looks like.

Dominic spent time on secondment with Kings College London and has seen life from both sides of the fence appreciating the pressures that in-house teams are under and the expectation they have of their external advisors.

Dominic regularly presents on issues impacting on universities, colleges, schools and academies most recently speaking onregeneration at ASCL’s annual conference and organising and participating in a series of presentations on topics ranging from health and safety to student accommodation for the Association of University Directors of Estate.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Public sector > Education: institutions

The education practice at Browne Jacobson LLP provides construction law advice, acts in contentious matters, and handles regulatory compliance issues for a growing roster of clients, including the likes of the University of Brighton and the London School of Economics. The practice is co-led by Bettina Rigg, an employment and education specialist who has represented universities in judicial reviews and investigations related to student and staff issues, and Dominic Swift, who is highly recommended for his experience advising clients on high-value, strategically important construction projects. Scott Mounfield is a further key contact for procurement and project work, while IP expert Nick Smee has advised higher education on contract agreements and commercialisation initiatives.