About us
We’re Browne Jacobson. The law firm working to make a difference across business and society.
Social and environmental impact are at the top of the business agenda. At Browne Jacobson, we’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets us apart. Here, we champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how we improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve.
Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves. We’re working towards social mobility, diversity and inclusion in our firm and our profession. And we’re focusing on well-being and individuality so that all our people can thrive.
We invite you to come and work with us, or for us.
Legal expertise across every major sector
From the NHS and academy trusts to financial services, technology, and global M&A, we bring deep sector knowledge to every instruction we take.
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AI and legal technology built for our clients
From our proprietary AI assistant Jac to our Microsoft Copilot investment and AI Academy, we are using technology to deliver faster, smarter legal advice.
See how we innovate
Law that makes a measurable difference
Read how we have helped clients across business and society achieve outcomes that go beyond the matter at hand.
Our client impact storiesHighlights
Four consecutive years of double-digit growth
Richard Medd, Managing Partner
"We have invested with conviction because we believe the opportunities ahead for our clients, our people and our business have never been greater."Our latest results
Mergermarket: Top three firm for deal count
Richard Cox, Head of National Corporate Team
"This demonstrates the breadth and depth of the firm's corporate and deals capability, with teams operating across multiple sectors and regions delivering consistently high volumes of high-quality transactional advice."Leading firm for M&A
Number one spot in social mobility index
Caroline Green
"Being ranked number one law firm for the fifth consecutive year as well as the leading law firm for social mobility demonstrates our unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers and creating genuine opportunities."Socially mobile workplace
National Firm of the Year and Partner of the Year awards
Richard Medd, Managing Partner
"Winning National Firm of the Year and Laura being named Partner of the Year on the same night reflects who we are today - ambitious, united and delivering exceptional work across our seven-office network."Award-winning law firm
Strongest ever Chambers UK and Legal 500 rankings
Richard Medd, Managing Partner
"To reach the milestone of over 100 of our lawyers being ranked, all while strengthening our presence across new practice areas and regions, is testament to the exceptional talent we have at Browne Jacobson. I'm incredibly proud of what our teams have achieved."Directory rankings
Over 800 lawyers across the UK and Ireland
Our people - from partners to trainees - are the reason clients stay with us, and the best measure of who we are as a firm.
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Eight offices across the UK and Ireland
With offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester, Nottingham, and Belfast, expert legal advice is never far away.
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Key contacts
Jonathan Tardif
Senior Partner
As Senior Partner, Jonathan steers the strategic direction of our firm. He specialises in commercial dispute resolution; complex, high value litigation and arbitration claims; aerospace, retail, manufacturing, energy and IT disputes; warranty claims; group actions; ADR.
jonathan.tardif@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)115 908 4803
Richard Medd
Managing Partner
Richard is our Managing Partner and leads the delivery of our strategy. He has 20 years’ experience working with our clients across the private and public sectors as a corporate finance partner, advising on mergers & acquisitions, private equity deals, international transactions, corporate reorganisations and the commercialisation of public services.
richard.medd@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)115 976 6256
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