Browne Jacobson has appointed Colette Withey as partner in its commercial and technology team. She joins from EY Law, where she led the UK commercial and digital law team, bringing two decades of experience advising on complex, high-value commercial arrangements and large-scale projects. Her appointment marks the firm’s continued investment in its expanding team, which has seen seven new partners join since April.
Withey’s practice spans multiple sectors, including manufacturing, industrials, real estate, consumer and retail. She advises on collaborations, product development, outsourcing, and cross-border supply chain transformation, with expertise covering intellectual property, technology, data privacy and regulatory compliance. A former partner at EY Law and Addleshaw Goddard, she has also served as interim general counsel for an infrastructure business, gaining hands-on insight into aligning legal support with strategic goals.
Commenting on her move, Withey said she was ‘thrilled to be joining a firm that has such a strong reputation for client service, sector expertise and commitment to inclusion’. She added: ‘Building inclusive teams and putting the client at the heart of everything has always been central to how I work, and I’m excited to join a firm where those values are embedded in the culture.’
Mark Daniels, head of commercial and partner at Browne Jacobson, said: ‘Clients trust Colette to cut through complexity and deliver outcomes that support long-term growth. Whether it’s business agreements, IP, technology or supply chain transformation, she brings clarity, pace and extremely pragmatic thinking with strong industry knowledge.’
