Browne Jacobson Barristers
We are at the front of society’s biggest issues. Our work is varied, interesting and often high-profile. The below will give you a greater insight into the work we do.
As one of the most successful in-house barristers’ teams in the UK, and a first of its kind to be recognised as an approved pupillage training provider by the BSB in 2010, Browne Jacobson have a proven track record of producing and retaining excellent barristers.
Named as the number one social mobility employer, for the fourth year in a row, we are committed to providing opportunities for all.
We have barristers specialising in a diverse range of practice areas, including:
- Professional discipline,
- Coroners’ inquests,
- Court of Protection,
- Education,
- Civil,
- Employment.
Headed up by Fiona Butler, this years winner of the Bar Council’s Employed Barrister of the Year in a Law Firm, the team of 13 barristers are predominantly court based, appearing before a range of jurisdictions, including the High Court, upper tier tribunal and county courts.
Nationally reported cases
Sobhia Khan: Inquest opens after woman is murdered by husband (BBC News)
Coroner calls for action over Nottingham endoscopy deaths (BBC News)
HMP Nottingham: Prisoner died after neglect from staff, inquest finds (BBC News)
Killamarsh murders: Inquest to examine failings over quadruple killer (BBC News)
Bournemouth Beach deaths ruled as accidental by coroner (BBC News)
Michaela Hall: Murder victim failed by agencies, says coroner (BBC News)
Oxford transgender row teacher banned from profession (BBC News)
Teacher had sex with pupil in PE store room and knocked girl out with chemicals (Birmingham Live)
Teacher sacked for saying gay people have the 'DNA of satan' (Metro News)
Teacher sacked by CofE school after refusing to teach ‘extreme’ LGBT lessons (telegraph.co.uk)
Burton teacher who had sex with 'vulnerable' pupil in PE storeroom banned from teaching (ITV News)
Sobhia Khan: Inquest opens after woman is murdered by husband (BBC News)
Coroner calls for action over Nottingham endoscopy deaths (BBC News)
HMP Nottingham: Prisoner died after neglect from staff, inquest finds (BBC News)
Killamarsh murders: Inquest to examine failings over quadruple killer (BBC News)
Bournemouth Beach deaths ruled as accidental by coroner (BBC News)
Michaela Hall: Murder victim failed by agencies, says coroner (BBC News)
Oxford transgender row teacher banned from profession (BBC News)
Teacher had sex with pupil in PE store room and knocked girl out with chemicals (Birmingham Live)
Teacher sacked for saying gay people have the 'DNA of satan' (Metro News)
Teacher sacked by CofE school after refusing to teach ‘extreme’ LGBT lessons (telegraph.co.uk)
Burton teacher who had sex with 'vulnerable' pupil in PE storeroom banned from teaching (ITV News)
Pupillage at Browne Jacobson
Breaking through barriers to reach the bar
Kiera Riddy, Barrister (Associate)
"I knew I wanted to do it, and there would be no stopping me."Find out more
Raising the Bar with Browne Jacobson
Sherelle Appleby, Pupil-Barrister
"I would always advocate for the Bar – I love it! If you are someone who enjoys public speaking – not always an easy thing to do – and you enjoy thinking on your feet, go for the Bar! It’s hard work, as is the solicitor route, but being in court is exciting."Find out more
Mini-pupillage offering
"We offer rassessed mini pupillages. Experience the work we do and meet the team, in a fully inclusive one-week programme. "More information
FAIRE: Fairer Access Into Real Experience
Revolutionising social mobility and access to a career in the legal sector
"We don’t believe in stereotypes and are passionate about finding innovative ways to attract diverse talent."More information
Key contacts
Claire Ward-Smith
Senior Clerk
James Duckworth
Barristers' Clerk
Fiona Butler
Barrister (Partner)
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