Mr Declan Cushley > Browne Jacobson LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Drawing on strong cross-office working relationships, Browne Jacobson LLP handles a mix of MBOs, acquisitions, and divestitures for a diverse range of corporate clients. The wider team is jointly chaired by several partners working across multiple sites: Nottingham-based corporate head Richard Cox; West Midlands corporate lead Mike Jackson, a specialist in tech and VC work; London-based commercial chair Declan Cushley; and Clare Auty, noted for her focus on commercial health matters. PE head Gareth Davies regularly advises on high-value investments, acquisitions, and exits, while commercial partner Richard Nicholas works with various well-known corporates and charitable organisations on a range of contracts and agreements. Other key names to note include the real estate and construction-focused Clare Hanna, and commercial partner Nick Smee, who heads up the firm’s cleantech offering.

With an expansive client roster including high profile fashion and beauty brands, ‘creative and savvy’ Browne Jacobson LLP’s expertise encompasses social media, R&D agreements and licensing arrangements. Declan Cushley helms the practice, with notable experience in handling international brand portfolios, while Giles Parsons bolsters the practice with his litigation, portfolio management and R&D agreement expertise. Emma Roake joined the firm in September 2022 from Fox Williams LLP, assisting clients in the fashion and technology arenas. Senior associate Faye McConnell is another key contact in the group.

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.

Browne Jacobson LLP‘s team of IP litigation experts continues to receive regular instructions in the digital content and social media space, such that global branding giants including Dior and Iconic London have called upon them to assist with advertising and influencer matters. National IP head Declan Cushley fronts the practice, which also includes Giles Parsons; both are well-equipped to manage IP portfolios and negotiate high-value research and development agreements. The group have noted an uptick in the automotive, education, energy and aviation sectors.

Browne Jacobson LLP has built a comprehensive end-to-end IT, outsourcing and digital disruption service offering across a wide spectrum of disciplines, including procurement of hardware, fintech, disruptive technology and licensing. Anthony Nagle co-leads the team and has experience in business transactions and restructurings, while co-head Declan Cushley handles commercial matters and is well-versed in IP mandates. David Hill acts for a range of clients from government departments and public sector bodies to corporate entities.

The ‘personable team‘ at Browne Jacobson LLP is sought out by high-growth fintech and insurtech companies, AIM-listed corporates, and international payments service providers for assistance in a host of corporate matters. Jon Snade and Declan Cushley share leadership duties, with the former particularly well equipped to advise on cross-border private company transactions. Harry Pearson is noted for his knowledge of venture capital investment rounds involving fintechs, while Thomas Gibby is especially active on data protection compliance matters.

Declan Cushley leads the national IP practice at Browne Jacobson LLP, which is known for its focus on brand protection, and both contentious and non contentious IP matters. Associate Hayley Smith is adept at handling disputes concerning advertising software and copyright infringements; while senior associate Faye McConnell primarily advises clients within the luxury fashion and beauty sectors on marketing strategy delivery. Giles Parsons focuses on portfolio management, injunctions, and breach of confidence disputes.