Browne Jacobson bolsters real estate team with strategic partner appointment

Browne Jacobson has bolstered its commercial real estate team with the appointment of Susan Kemp as Partner, marking another strategic move in the firm's ambitious growth trajectory.

Susan joins from Shoosmiths, bringing sharp commercial expertise in complex real estate deals, retail sector advisory work and financing arrangements. She's worked on national property portfolios earning recognition from Legal 500 as a 'Next Generation Partner'. Her appointment adds further fuel to Browne Jacobson's 120-strong real estate legal team spanning seven offices across the UK and Ireland.

The firm's real estate practice has built a reputation for delivering on the deals that are at the forefront of society’s biggest issues – from major regeneration projects and logistics hubs to cutting-edge data centre infrastructure. The team, which advises on all aspects of real estate from planning and financing to construction, development and estate management, counts major commercial developers, retailers and leisure operators, housing groups and public authorities among its clients.

"Browne Jacobson has an exceptional reputation both as a firm, and in real estate. It is an ambitious firm in a strong position, and I am excited to be part of its journey," said Susan. "This team has the expertise to support all manner of real estate clients, across both the public and private sectors and is particularly strong in the retail and supply chain sector."

Sarah Parkinson, Partner and Head of Real Estate at Browne Jacobson, said: "Susan is joining us at a particularly exciting time. We have a wide and increasing range of clients who continue to be active in UK and international markets. Susan brings the kind of no-nonsense, commercial thinking that will help us capitalise on these opportunities. Personally, having known Susan for years in the market, I’m delighted that we’ll be working together!"

Michael Sadler, Partner and Sector Lead in Real Estate and Construction, added: "We're investing heavily in our real estate and construction capabilities, and Susan represents exactly the calibre of lawyer we're targeting. This appointment signals our intent – we're actively recruiting more exceptional talent to support our growth ambitions."

Recent key deals and projects at the firm include: The Range’s acquisition of Homebase; advising SKIMS on securing a lease for its flagship store in London; a £25 million regeneration project for Nottingham City Council and advising DPD on a range of acquisitions.