Brabners is a purpose-led independent law firm. Our independence allows us to be objective, principled and provide a service with heart and character. With hundreds of nationally recognised experts, we offer the full range of legal services.
We’re on a mission to make the difference for our clients, people and communities. A certified B Corp, we’re committed to responsible business. That means high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
Proudly anchored in the North of England since 1815, we have strong connections with legal advisers around the world. As active members of the Association of European Lawyers (AEL) and Eurolegal, we offer cross-border support and trusted foreign legal advice.
Our practice areas cover business crime and compliance, commercial, corporate, employment, family, immigration, intellectual property, litigation, pensions, private client, professional conduct, real estate, regulatory and more.
We work with clients across a wide range of sectors including health, manufacturing and supply chain, professional services, property, construction and regeneration, recruitment and workforce solutions, retail and leisure, sport and technology.
We’re multi-award-winning, including featuring in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame and The Times’ Best Law Firms 2024, being named the best law firm and the 11th best large company to work for in the UK by Best Companies for 2024.
Key contacts
John Spofforth
Hayley Morgan
Hannah Morrison
Brendan McAleese
Representatives of our firm are connected to the following SIGs
SIGs facilitate the identification of expert lawyers in a given field and promote knowledge management between the member firms. They share information and establish relationships so are fun and informative. SIGs regularly hold conference calls and most meet once a year kindly hosted by one of the member firms.
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M&A/Corporate
The Corporate SIG is a group of lawyers from member firms throughout Europe. The SIG is convened by Risto Vahimets of Ellex Raidla. Lawyers in this group have experience in private and public M&A, venture capital and private equity transactions and joint ventures and other business alliances.
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Employment
Lawyers in the group advise on all aspects of employment and labour law, from non-contentious drafting of contracts and policies and advising on day-to-day employment issues, to representing clients in employment litigation, whether that relates to contractual disputes, dismissals or discrimination claims. The SIG is convened by Ben Smith at Charles Russell Speechlys.
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Intellectual Property/IT
The IP/IT SIG serves as a dynamic forum for lawyers from member firms to collaborate and discuss significant developments in IP and IT law throughout Europe. It provides an excellent opportunity for members to share updates on key legal changes within their respective countries and to gain insights into regulatory trends across the continent.
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Our Locations
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