Brabners strengthens Lancashire corporate team

Purpose-led law firm Brabners has appointed Brett Cooper as partner in its growing Lancashire corporate team.

Based in Lancaster, Brett joins from transport law specialist Backhouse Jones, where he was head of corporate. 

With over 16 years of experience, he advises businesses and entrepreneurs across the North on corporate matters including sales, management buy-outs, mergers and acquisitions, reorganisations and shareholder agreements.

Brett’s expertise spans the transport, logistics and freight sectors, having served as company secretary for the Road Haulage Association. 

He also specialises in the insurance brokerage sector.

Brett said: “Brabners is a firm which has always impressed me, not only through my direct experience of working with its people on transactions, but also through its sustained investment in its culture and commitment to be one of the best law firms to work for. 

“The Brabners corporate team is among the most active dealmakers in the North, with an ambition to keep progressing. 

“Within the Lancashire market, Brabners and I share a strong belief in the region’s diverse and growing economy, which is home to many market-leading businesses.

“I am looking forward to working with the Brabners team to support the entrepreneurs driving these businesses forward.”

Operating from Brabners’ Lancashire office, near Preston, Brett joins the firm’s 70-strong corporate team, collaborating with colleagues in Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester. 

Nikki Whittle, partner, who leads the corporate team at Brabners’ Lancashire office, added: “Our corporate team in Lancashire continues to go from strength to strength and Brett’s appointment adds valuable depth and capacity to the team. 

“At Brabners, one of our key strengths is our sector specialisms and Brett’s arrival further enhances this reputation. 

“His expertise will bolster our strong manufacturing and supply chain sector team, while broadening our reach within transport and logistics, and insurance brokerage.

“Brett brings with him a strong professional profile across North Lancashire and the South Lakes, which will help elevate our profile and relationships in these strong commercial sub-regions.” 

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