Browne Jacobson boosts dispute resolution team

Browne Jacobson, a prominent UK and Ireland law firm, has announced the appointment of Danielle Carr as the new Head of its Commercial Dispute Resolution group in London. This strategic move highlights the firm’s commitment to enhancing its dispute resolution capabilities, particularly in its London office and across its global operations. With a robust career encompassing extensive experience in the UK, Middle East, and Australia, Danielle is expected to be a key asset to Browne Jacobson’s growing Dispute Resolution team, which now boasts over 100 professionals in the UK and Ireland.

Danielle’s practice primarily focuses on complex, often multi-jurisdictional matters involving contractual disputes, insolvency, fraud, trusts, and professional negligence claims, among others. Her impressive background includes leading high-profile cases, such as two successful claims in the English High Court against Lebanese banks linked to the recent financial crisis in Lebanon. She comes highly recommended in legal directories, acknowledged for her “outstanding commercial awareness” and “mastery of the subject matter and the legal system.”

Declan Cushley, Head of Browne Jacobson’s Corporates sector strategy and the London office, expressed his enthusiasm about Danielle joining the firm. He stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Danielle to our team. Her exceptional skillset and international perspective are perfectly aligned with our strategic goals, which include growth in London and internationally. We are enthusiastic about Danielle’s global connections, which will complement our practice. This is just the beginning of a series of strategic moves that will further cement our position as a go-to firm for businesses with a strong international focus and clients with complex requirements.”

In response to her appointment, Danielle Carr shared her excitement, noting, “I am delighted to join Browne Jacobson at an exciting time in the firm’s strategic plan. I look forward to continuing to develop our Commercial Dispute Resolution practice, working with an exceptional team committed to assisting our clients including in multi-jurisdictional matters.”

Danielle previously held significant roles at Rosenblatt and Herbert Smith Freehills, gaining valuable insights from their London, Dubai, and Sydney offices. Her arrival follows Browne Jacobson’s recent expansion, which included a technology and commercial law team from EY Law and the establishment of an international litigation practice in Dublin led by Ciaran Markey.

Browne Jacobson’s Dispute Resolution professionals provide vital support to both domestic and international clients, advising leading organisations on UK and Irish elements of international disputes and regulatory investigations. The firm excels in handling international disputes, leveraging a global network of legal experts across 50 key jurisdictions, including EMEA, USA, and Asia. This ensures that clients' interests are safeguarded worldwide.

Among notable cases the firm has managed are advising the US SIPA Trustee of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC on multi-jurisdictional claims linked to the largest fraud in history, and acting as virtual General Counsel for Twin Hill Acquisition Co., facing up to $500 million in product liability claims in the US. Additionally, Browne Jacobson has dealt with significant actions before the Irish High Court and effectively challenged jurisdictional claims involving intellectual property rights.