Browne Jacobson has appointed a new senior partner, following Caroline Green’s decision to step down after seven years in the role.
Disputes partner Jonathan Tardif (pictured above right) will take over from Green this April after being elected by the firm’s equity partners.
A Legal 500 leading partner for commercial litigation, Tardif currently heads up the firm’s business and professional risk department from its Nottingham headquarters, and also serves on the firm’s executive committee.
He joined Browne Jacobson in 2012 after stints at UK firm Geldards and Eversheds, and as senior partner, will work alongside managing partner Richard Medd (pictured above right).
Green will remain at the firm and will continue to lead the retail and supply chain sector group.
She will also maintain her involvement in setting and delivering the firm’s DEI strategy in her roles as executive DEI sponsor. Her work in this area has seen her win accolades, including being named Social Mobility Champion of the Year at the 2025 Legal 500 ESG awards.
The firm has also topped the Social Mobility Employer Index for four of the past five years, and has been the top ranked law firm for social mobility for each of those five years. The index is a benchmarking tool established by the Social Mobility Foundation in 2017 that celebrates organisations leading the way in creating inclusive workplaces which are accessible to individuals from all social backgrounds.
‘I’m very pleased to be handing over to Jonathan from 1 April,’ said Green. ‘His commercial acumen, collaborative approach and genuine commitment to our values will serve the firm exceptionally well.
‘I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved since 2019 – transforming our culture, embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into everything we do, and positioning the firm at the forefront of society’s biggest issues. Jonathan is a great person to build on these foundations.
‘The two-month transition will ensure continuity for all stakeholders, and I’m particularly excited to focus more time on transforming our retail and supply chain practice, where there are tremendous opportunities for growth as well as continuing to lead our DEI journey.’
‘I see this role as a great privilege and responsibility – an opportunity to serve our colleagues, clients and the firm’s strategic interests,’ Tardif said in a statement.
Tardif added: ‘I want to recognise Caroline Green’s extraordinary contribution. Caroline has been transformational to our approach in so many areas, but I would like to single out her role in diversity, equity and inclusion during her tenure as senior partner. I’m delighted that she will continue to drive this critical agenda in a dedicated DEI leadership role, and I’m committed to supporting and amplifying this work across the firm.’
Medd, who has been managing partner since November 2019, said: ‘Jonathan’s election demonstrates the confidence our equity partners have in his leadership and strategic vision. His track record of delivering outstanding results for clients and developing high-performing teams positions him well to follow Caroline as senior partner.’
Last year Browne Jacobson posted turnover of £137m for 2024-25, a 16% increase on the previous. The firm has enjoyed steady and consistent growth over the past decade, rising over 130% from £58.9m in 2014-15.
The firm has also been building up its presence in London, with recent hires including K&L Gates real estate partner Christian Major and Eversheds Sutherland partner Phil James, who has joined to co-lead the firm’s international data, privacy and cybersecurity group.
