Stephen Matthew > Browne Jacobson LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Browne Jacobson LLP is a regional powerhouse for high-value and complex regeneration projects involving public and private sector clients. Craig Elder is well respected in the field, leading numerous significant projects and establishing key relationships with local authorities. Stephen Matthew has amassed considerable regeneration experience and is currently managing several joint ventures. Since advising on the first-ever such scheme, PFIs remain a central component of Michael Mousdale‘s practice. Peter Ware possesses a deep understanding of public procurement strategy, and Nick Hurley regularly advises on complex regeneration projects, while Anja Beriro acts for local and central government clients, as well as names in the health sector.

The local government team at Browne Jacobson LLP is active across a range of matters, providing exceptional advice on major urban regeneration and development projects, energy schemes, and local authority affordable housing programs. The team is frequently instructed by local authorities nationwide to handle the commercial and regulatory aspects of procurements and joint ventures, and it is also active in restructuring matters for city and borough councils. The practice is co-led by Nottingham-based partner Peter Ware and London-based consultant Stephen Matthew, whose public sector expertise makes them highly recommended for contracts for commercial and large-scale regeneration schemes and governance respectively. Matthew Alderton and Nick Hurley, who is a noted contact for his advice on procurements and joint venture developments, are key team members, while Craig Elder has experience handling PFIs and PPPs. Anja Beriro regularly works on significant projects in the health and care sectors and Richard Barlow is also recommended.

Browne Jacobson LLP chiefly acts for local authorities and public bodies, advising on inner city renovations, waste and recycling work, and renewable builds, among other projects. Noted for his ‘attention to detail and the proactive, helpful manner in which he undertakes his engagements’, group head Craig Elder handles procurement and commercial matters for an array of public and private sector bodies engaging with PPP/PFI projects spanning social infrastructure, energy and defence assets. Stephen Matthew and Nick Hurley bring a wealth of experience advising on procurement, development and joint venture instructions, and is particularly well placed to act on social regeneration ventures.