Browne Jacobson LLP‘s group advises its notable public sector clients in education, healthcare, and local government matters. Mark Blois has over 20 years of experience in education and governance, while Katie Michelon has a specialism in school intervention and Ofsted cases. Health and life sciences expert Gerard Hanratty is noteworthy. Sharing expertise in this sector, Nicola Evans and Heather Caddy are both recommended for their related advisory and inquest work. Government sector specialist Peter Ware advises on local government commercial matters. Anja Beriro predominantly deals with public projects and Sarah Erwin-Jones assists on children and adult social care services matters. Blois, Hanratty and Ware co-helm the offering.
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- ‘A responsive, experienced and friendly team with excellent client relationship skills and strong sector knowledge to help navigate challenging cases.’
- ‘I find Browne Jacobson particularly helpful at cross-boundary working within their team to deliver the client's requirements. They are very customer-friendly and responsive.’
- ‘This practice is extremely client-focused. Lawyers understand the needs of the organisations they work with to an exceptional degree.’
- ‘The team are very professional in their approach. They conduct their business with high standards and have worked in collaboration with us, demonstrating effective partnership working. Extremely professional, approachable and reliable.’
- ‘The individuals I have worked with have been exceptional in their delivery of knowledge and expertise about coronial law. They have delivered learning and shared this with excellent professional qualities, demonstrating their understanding and willingness to offer support, information, and literature.’
- ‘The Browne Jacobson practice is second-to-none. They can distil complex information into the delivery of pragmatic advice. Their inquests and advisory team are particular standouts due to the ability to understand that the courts they appear in are not simply about a single case.’
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Practice head
Mark Blois; Gerard Hanratty; Peter Ware
Other key lawyers
Katie Michelon; Nicola Evans; Heather Caddy; Anja Beriro; Sarah Erwin-Jones


