Browne Jacobson LLP's healthcare team stands out for its expertise in representing defendants in claims concerning the provision of health and social care. NHS trusts, local councils and integrated care boards from across the region instruct the group in clinical negligence claims, regulatory and governance issues, investigations and inquests. The practice is led out of the Exeter office by Mark Barnett, who acts in clinical negligence claims brought against mental health providers. Joanne Pruden handles personal injury claims and disputes over data protection and human rights.
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'Browne Jacobson is really engaging and proactive.'
'Mark Barnett is very professional to deal with, very kind, and attentive.'
‘They have a practical and down-to-earth approach.’
‘Mark Barnett is an excellent lawyer and very approachable.’
'Gives confidence and reassurance that we will get the right assistance to "get the job done well".'
Key clients
- University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust
- Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
- Cornwall Council
- Somerset County Council
- Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Devon Partnership NHS Trust
- Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- South Western Ambulance Service NHS FoundationTrust
- NHS Cornwall ICB
- NHS Somerset ICB
- NHS Dorset ICB
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS Devon ICB
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS Sussex ICB
Lawyers
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Practice head
Mark Barnett
Other key lawyers
Bridget Prosser; Nigel Lyons; Jo Pruden; Angela Williams