Browne Jacobson LLP harnesses a multi-disciplinary team of specialists across the insurance and healthcare sectors, boasting particularly strong expertise in social care. In the Exeter office, Joanne Pruden leads the technical claims and social care team, advising insurers and public authorities on high-value employer liability and public liability claims; Angela Williams has developed a strong niche in defending stress and work claims; and regulatory expert Nigel Lyons specialises in health and safety and environmental matters. Nottingham-based James Fawcett heads the technical claims practice, acting for local authorities and education sector clients in catastrophic injury claims, while James Arrowsmith leads on abuse and safeguarding matters. Also in Nottingham, Laura Hughes oversees the firm’s insurance and public risk department.
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Key clients

  • Municipal Mutual Insurance Limited
  • Zurich
  • Gallagher Bassett
  • Broadspire TPA
  • Resolute Management
  • Topmark Claims Management
  • IOW Council
  • Dorset Council
  • Cornwall Council
  • London Fire Brigade
  • Chesterfield Borough Council
  • Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
  • London Borough of Barnet
  • Devon County Council
  • London Borough of Croydon

Practice head

Laura Hughes; James Fawcett; Joanne Pruden

Other key lawyers

James Arrowsmith; Angela Williams; Nigel Lyons