Browne Jacobson strengthens corporate practice with new partner
LAW firm Browne Jacobson has strengthened its Birmingham corporate practice with the appointment of a new partner.
Kevin Jones has switched allegiance to One Victoria Square from Wragge & Co, where he had more than 20 years experience in corporate finance with a particular specialism in the life sciences & technology, financial services, healthcare, real estate and investment funds sectors.
His track record includes advising Eurotunnel on the company’s first UK acquisition and the £1bn acquisition of Thomas Cook by TUI.
His appointment follows on from the recent arrival of former DLA Piper corporate finance associate, Mike Jackson, who joined the team in December.
The appointment also brings the total number of partners at the firm’s Birmingham office to 26, a 31% year on year rise. The office’s overall headcount has also seen double digit growth over the last 12 months and now totals 125.
In 2012 the team advised on over 100 transactions with an aggregate value in excess of £750m, across a wide range of business sectors. In the West Midlands the team acted various deals including LDCs investment in Wolverhampton-based Angel Springs Ltd – the largest independent water cooler service provider in the UK.
Gavin Cummings, Head of Business Services, said: “Kevin’s appointment, along with Mike Jackson, reflects our strong commitment to growing our presence in Birmingham and our confidence in the region’s economy.
“Kevin possesses excellent relationships and standing across the region’s business community and key specialist sectors. Combined with our established corporate presence and client base, his arrival will undoubtedly add further strength in depth to our offering in Birmingham. We feel there are still great opportunities for those firms focussed on the region and who are prepared to invest.”
Mr Jones added: “I am excited to be joining Browne Jacobson and a fresh challenge. The firm’s strong corporate presence offers a great opportunity to develop my existing areas of focus and contribute to the firm’s long term strategy for growth.”
