Simon Charlton—Browne Jacobson

Browne Jacobson has strengthened its health offering in Birmingham with the appointment of partner Simon Charlton.

Simon joins the firm from Weightmans LLP where he was an associate overseeing the development of the firm’s healthcare advisory service.

With over 22 years’ experience as a practising solicitor, Simon has worked with a wide range of NHS organisations, the National Health Service Litigation Authority (NHSLA) and the private sector. He has acted on high profile medico legal matters at Board level, advising on complex governance issues, information governance, regulatory matters, confidentiality and injunctions and has represented clients at inquests. Since 2012 he has also acted as Assistant Coroner for Coventry and Warwickshire. Prior to his role at Weightmans, Simon spent nine years at Bevan Brittan, in both the Bristol and Birmingham offices, where he specialised in healthcare, clinical negligence and personal injury work.  

Ben Troke, who heads up the firm’s health and social care advisory team, says: “We are delighted that Simon is joining our growing team in Birmingham. He is a first class lawyer and his broad legal experience of working with various NHS bodies, local authorities and the private sector. Simon will be a real benefit to the firm and will be significant in supporting the needs of our health and social care clients in the West Midlands and nationally.”

Simon adds: “I am very excited to be joining Browne Jacobson. They have an excellent reputation as legal experts in a very competitive marketplace, extensive sector knowledge and the highest standards of quality client service.”