The practice at Browne Jacobson LLP has a regulatory specialism and assists on environmental, road traffic, food safety and care sector-related issues, among others. The team is led by Nottingham-based Andrew Hopkin. Helen Simm goes ‘above and beyond’ and is the name to note at the Manchester office with capabilities representing corporate clients under investigation by the HSE and EA. Olivia Dwan departed the team in September 2024.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Helen Simm is an excellent and caring lawyer.’

  • 'Helen Simm stands out due to her brilliance with clients, her superb knowledge of the law, her availability and ability to turn her hand to complicated or sensitive matters.'

  • 'Browne Jacobson have an excellent heath and safety team with excellent attention-to-detail.'

  • 'Helen Simm is a very experienced regulatory solicitor. She remains calm in all situations, is collaborative when she needs to be and puts her clients' interests first at all times.'

  • 'Helen Simm has demonstrated a consistent approach as someone who goes above and beyond for her clients. Her attention-to-detail is phenomenal. She is excellent on case strategy and I cannot recommend her highly enough!'

  • 'Good knowledge of niche areas that they specialise in, particularly healthcare.'

  • 'Helen Simm is a great lawyer.'

Key clients

  • Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority
  • Nottinghamshire University Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Serco Plc

Practice head

Andrew Hopkin

Other key lawyers

Helen Simm