Browne Jacobson announces new partner and legal director promotions for 2026
Browne Jacobson has announced its promotions round for 2026, with six new partners and one legal director.
The UK and Ireland law firm also confirmed the promotion of 13 lawyers to principal associate and 22 to senior associate.
The full breadth of promotions, which came into effect from 1 April 2026, span the firm’s seven offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham. They build upon 15 partner and legal director promotions last year and 13 external partner hires during 2025/26.
Richard Medd, Managing Partner at Browne Jacobson, said: “It’s always a proud moment for the firm to recognise the outstanding talent we have within our ranks by promoting individuals who have made a significant contribution to our success.
“This round of promotions not only celebrates the hard work of our exceptional lawyers who are dedicated to driving forward our continued growth, but also a testament to the strength of our culture and long-standing commitment to investing in our people.
“We take great care to grow in a way that reflects our values. We believe in enabling ambition, fostering inclusive leadership, and providing a platform for our people to thrive at every stage of their careers. We look forward to seeing these individuals continue the excellent progress they have already made to help shape the future of Browne Jacobson.”
The new partners and legal directors are:
Birmingham
Partner:
- Nicola Pegg, Clinical Negligence
- Craig Thomas, Tax
- Philip Wood, Education
Exeter
Partner:
- Anna Clifford, Real Estate
London
Partner:
- Matthew Dorman, Corporate Finance
- Faye McConnell, Intellectual Property
Manchester
Legal Director:
- Lincoln Darlington, Real Estate
Contact
Kara Shadbolt
Senior PR & Communication Manager
kara.shadbolt@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)330 045 1111
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