Ms Cat Driscoll > Browne Jacobson LLP > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

The corporate and commercial practice at Browne Jacobson LLP is well-regarded for its work on mid-market private equity and M&A transactions. The team is well-versed in commercial matters relating to intellectual property rights, IT, technology and outsourcing. Corporate lawyer Peter Allen leads the department with particular focus on looking after owner-managers and business founders. Cat Driscoll specialises in the drafting of e-commerce contracts across the manufacturing and logistics sectors. Ryan Brown has a particular focus on private equity and M&A transactions.

A trusted advisor to a litany of clients in the manufacturing, retail, automotive, consumer goods and Infratech sectors, Browne Jacobson LLP excels at a wide array of commercial contractual work, acting in both standalone supply chain, distribution and logistical matters as well as collaborative and joint venture endeavours. The team is led by Declan Cushley, who is a go-to for the leading cosmetic and luxury beauty brands in the firm’s roster, and is regularly supported by Faye McConnell, who brings valuable insight to brand strategy and enforcement. Richard Nicholas leverages significant tech expertise to act on outsourcing, data protection and e-commerce issues, while Cat Driscoll is principally noted for her work on supply chain, manufacturing and outsourcing arrangements, as well as facilities management. Emma Roake, who joined from Fox Williams LLP in 2022, has bolstered the team’s competence regarding agency, distribution, franchising and marketplace mandates.