Ms Emma Roake > Browne Jacobson LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

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 growing retail group stands out for its multi-disciplinary and cross-office capabilities, working across the spectrum of contentious and non-contentious data protection, commercial, real estate, employment, and IP issues for a range of household names and luxury brands. Emma Roake now co-heads the practice alongside real estate specialist Roland Gray, having joined the firm from Fox Williams LLP in September 2022. Roake has a strong track record advising fashion brands, retailers, and distributors on commercial agreement negotiations, as well as handling disputes, and her arrival strengthens both the team’s contentious and non-contentious commercial capabilities.

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.