Bevan Brittan LLP offers a nationally respected local government practice, known for its strong track record advising on public sector infrastructure, development and regeneration. The team frequently supports local authorities on a broad range of issues, including procurement, construction and complex property matters. Ash Woodcock leads the team and plays a key role in both advisory and contentious mandates, including audit processes and disputes relating to statutory powers. In London, Steven Smith brings expertise in property regeneration and major development schemes, while David Moore is noted for his work in public finance. Dalee Kaur is highly regarded for her planning expertise, advising on development control, compulsory purchase, enforcement and judicial review, acting for both public and private sector clients. Victoria Barman focuses on local authority corporate governance and advises on complex administrative and public law matters. The team also benefits from the procurement knowledge of Matthew Mo. Trusted by clients across the UK, the group brings deep sector knowledge and practical insight to development-led legal challenges.
Local government in London
Bevan Brittan LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Ash Woodcock; David Moore
Autres avocats clés:
Steven Smith; Dalee Kaur; Victoria Barman; Matthew Mo
Les références
‘They are supporting us through government-led national reform. We work in a unique function within local audit, and the expertise and knowledge required to support this is incredibly niche and time-consuming to understand. Bevan Brittan has been instrumental in supporting us and providing robust legal advice during a period of uncertainty and when the current legislation does not meet the needs of the current environment.’
Principaux clients
London Borough of Newham
Leicestershire County Council
London Borough of Brent
Kent County Council
Woking Borough Council
City of London Corporation
Public Sector Audit Appointments (PSAA)
LLG, CIPFA and SOLACE
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO)
London Borough of Sutton
Wolverhampton City Council
Sheffield City Council
Portsmouth City Council
Royal Borough of Greenwich
London Borough of Bromley
Rother District Council
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Essex County Council
Cardiff Council
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Kent County Council on all aspects of the management, transaction and execution of their innovative and successful No Use Empty and Kent and Medway Business Funds.
- Advising Leicestershire County Council on the establishment and financing of all aspects of the East Midlands Freeport.
- Advised Westmorland & Furness Council on two planning applications and associated planning agreements relating to the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Project to replace its historic pipeline that provides water to 2.5m in Cumbria, Lancashire and into Greater Manchester.
Browne Jacobson LLP
Browne Jacobson LLP delivers a full-service legal offering to local government clients, supporting complex regeneration, development, governance, procurement and commercial structuring across the UK. The team is recognised for its practical understanding of public sector objectives and its role in advising on strategically important projects. Nick Hurley specialises in regeneration and mixed-use schemes, with deep experience in procurement and joint ventures. Stephen Matthew advises public bodies on major development partnerships and infrastructure procurements. Peter Ware is a leading expert on public procurement and local government governance. Matthew Alderton focuses on company structures and commercial matters for local authorities. Ayesha Khalique is noted for her work on residential-led and mixed-use developments, regularly advising on acquisitions, disposals and transactions within public procurement frameworks. Lucy Gregory handles major development schemes, governance, joint ventures and funding structures, and plays a key role in day-to-day project delivery, offering end-to-end support across procurement processes and contract negotiations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nick Hurley; Stephen Mathew; Matthew Alderton; Peter Ware; Ayesha Khalique
Autres avocats clés:
Lucy Gregory
Les références
‘Very knowledgeable about the local government sector. Pragmatic and hands-on.’
‘Browne Jacobson’s public sector team work in a very collaborative way with us and they demonstrate a clear understanding of the way we work in local government and what’s important to us. They are problem solvers and don’t try to make a drama out of any issues that arise. Their legal advice is clear and to the point.’
‘Stephen Matthew and Nick Hurley provide us with excellent support and advice on complex property and regeneration projects. They are very easy to work with and understand the way local government operates and how their advice can facilitate what we do.’
Principaux clients
Cardiff Council
Ashfield District Council
Barking & Dagenham Trading Partnerships
Bedford Borough Council
Chalkdene Developments LLP
Cheshire East Council
City of Lincoln Council
Dacorum Borough Council
Elmbridge Borough Council
Erewash Borough Council
Folkstone and Hythe District Council
Harlow District Council
Herefordshire Council
Kent County Council
Kinsted Developments LLP
Lewisham Council
Local Partnerships LLP
London Borough of Brent
London Borough of Bromley
London Borough of Camden
London Borough of Croydon
London Borough of Ealing
London Borough of Enfield
London Borough of Hackney
London Borough of Havering
London Borough of Lambeth
London Borough of Southwark
London Borough of Sutton
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Lovell Later Living
Lovell Partnerships
Mid Sussex District Council
Oasis Community Learning
Otterpool Park LLP
Oxford City Council
Rushmoor Borough Council
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sevenoaks District Council
Shropshire Council
South London Legal Partnership
South London Waste Partnership
Staffordshire County Council
Stoke on Trent City Council
Thanet District Council
Wates Construction Limited
Wates Residential
Watford Borough Council
West Northamptonshire Council
Winchester City Council
Cardiff Council
Ashfield District Council
Barking & Dagenham Trading Partnerships
Bedford Borough Council
Chalkdene Developments LLP
Cheshire East Council
City of Lincoln Council
Dacorum Borough Council
Elmbridge Borough Council
Erewash Borough Council
Folkstone and Hythe District Council
Harlow District Council
Herefordshire Council
Kent County Council
Kinsted Developments LLP
Lewisham Council
Local Partnerships LLP
London Borough of Brent
London Borough of Bromley
London Borough of Camden
London Borough of Croydon
London Borough of Enfield
London Borough of Havering
London Borough of Lambeth
London Borough of Southwark
London Borough of Sutton
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Lovell Later Living
Lovell Partnerships
Mid Sussex District Council
Oasis Community Learning
Otterpool Park LLP
Oxford City Council
Rushmoor Borough Council
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sevenoaks District Council
Shropshire Council
South London Legal Partnership
South London Waste Partnership
Staffordshire County Council
Stoke on Trent City Council
Thanet District Council
Wates Construction Limited
Wates Residential
Watford Borough Council
West Northamptonshire Council
Winchester City Council
Principaux dossiers
Pinsent Masons LLP
Renowned for its deep involvement in high-profile public sector projects, Pinsent Masons LLP advises local authorities and boroughs on major regeneration, infrastructure, housing and net-zero initiatives. Rebecca Rowley focuses on large-scale, housing-led and mixed-use development and infrastructure schemes. Richard Ford plays a prominent role in the London market, advising on some of the city’s most significant infrastructure projects. Matthew Fox brings specialist expertise in the consenting of major energy and infrastructure developments. Robbie Owen, a leading figure in UK infrastructure planning, advises on major transport, water, and urban development schemes, including development corporation structures.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rebecca Rowley; Richard Ford
Autres avocats clés:
Matthew Fox; Robbie Owen
Les références
‘The team at Pinsent Masons is collaborative, listens to what we (the client) are seeking to achieve and then is willing to put the extra effort in to drive transactions forward. They provide value for money with their price vs the outputs they deliver.’
Principaux clients
Ebbsfleet Development Corporation
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
LB Harrow
Homes England
Westminster City Council
LB Haringey
Suffolk County Council
Cambridgeshire County Council
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Lovell Partnerships Limited
Muse Places Limited
Port of Tilbury London Limited
Portsmouth City Council
City of London Corporation
London Borough of Southwark
Transport for London
The Greater London Authority
London Borough of Newham
Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Kent County Council
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Muse Places Limited on the Arden Cross development agreement under which Arden Cross Limited, the consortium of landowners owning land around the HS2 station site, appoint Muse as master developer for the long-term delivery of the area.
- Advising Ebbsfleet Development Corporation on all land and regeneration matters associated with the delivery of their garden city vision, from lettings and estate management, through to strategic advice by way of an options appraisal to bring forward development of Ebbsfleet Central, their key next stage of delivery.
- Acting for London Borough of Wandsworth on its two largest council estate regeneration projects which between them will deliver over 4500 new homes.
Sharpe Pritchard LLP
Sharpe Pritchard LLP is distinguished for its public law expertise, advising on major schemes, projects, and disputes. The firm is a trusted adviser to London councils and authorities nationwide, offering deep knowledge of procurement, infrastructure, and governance. The practice is jointly led by Peter Collins, who is recognised for advising on complex public procurement matters, and Rachel Murray-Smith, who focuses on projects and procurement. Roseanne Serrelli brings strong capabilities in infrastructure, projects, and procurement, while Justin Mendelle is highly regarded for his work on development projects, particularly town centre regeneration and large-scale public sector initiatives.
Responsables de la pratique:
Peter Collins; Rachel Murray-Smith
Autres avocats clés:
Roseanne Serrelli; Justin Mendelle
Les références
‘Always open to a collaborative style or working with all stakeholders, particularly in large projects.’
‘Responsiveness, clarity of oral and written expression, concision, business-mindedness, deep public sector experience.’
‘Peter Collins, partner: responsiveness, clarity of oral and written expression, concision, business-mindedness, deep public sector experience. First-class lawyer.’
Principaux clients
West of England Combined Authority
Stoke City Council
Suffolk County Council
London Borough of Merton
West Sussex County Council
Milton Keynes City Council
Cumberland Council
Dorset Council
Gloucestershire County Council
West of England Combined Authority
London Borough of Lambeth
London Borough of Southwark
The Returning Officer for Pendle Borough Council
Swindon Borough Council
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the West of England Combined Authority on its involvement in one of Europe’s largest city centre regeneration projects with a gross development value of over £850m.
- Advised Suffolk County Council on the planning law aspects of the Sizewell C nuclear power station.
- Advised West Sussex County Council as part of a consortium of host and neighbouring authorities in respect of the proposed Development Consent Order (DCO) for the amendment to the Gatwick Airport northern runway (worth over £2bn) to support dual runway operations and to accommodate up to 74 million passengers per annum.
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Trowers & Hamlins LLP’s public sector team is recognised for delivering comprehensive legal support to strategic, combined and local authority clients across a range of complex matters, including service delivery, regeneration, infrastructure development, crisis response and governance reviews. The firm acts as a trusted adviser, helping clients navigate financial pressures, deliver vital services and respond to an evolving policy landscape with practical, innovative solutions. Their breadth of expertise includes local authority powers, procurement, subsidy control, economic investment, PPP and PFI projects and strategic governance advice. Amardeep Gill is a respected local government lawyer who advises on some of the most complex and high-profile public sector projects. Paul McDermott is a trusted adviser on regeneration, public investment and housing schemes, and provides specialist guidance on governance, powers and subsidy compliance. Victoria Thornton advises on a wide range of public sector commercial arrangements, with particular expertise in regeneration, PPPs and local authority trading companies.
Responsables de la pratique:
Amardeep Gill
Autres avocats clés:
Paul McDermott; Victoria Thornton
Les références
‘Really collaborative and act like members of the project team rather than lawyers, always provide really helpful solutions and measured advice.’
‘Friendly, honest, knowledgeable and realistic, always available and happy to help.’
Principaux clients
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
East Midlands Combined Authority
Multiple Local Authorities
London Borough Tower of Hamlets
West Midlands Combined Authority
Kent County Council
Birmingham City Council
Wirral Borough Council
London Borough of Lambeth
Belfast City Council
West Midlands Combined Authority
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
Nottingham City Council
West Midlands Pension Fund
WM5G
Combined Leisure Services
Principaux dossiers
- Advised East Midlands Combined County Authority on a variety of legal matters (commercial, procurement, property, employment and governance) since its establishment in 2024.
- Advised West Midlands Combined Authority on a Contactless ticketing project – a national project with input from Department of Transport.
- Advised the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea on all aspects of the procurement and subsequent appointment of a development partner for the Lots Road South site in Chelsea.
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP, a Birmingham-based firm, provides a full range of legal services to local authorities, covering governance, property, construction, regeneration, planning, licensing, litigation, employment, pensions and core local government matters. The local government team is supported by specialists in housing, education, health and social care, charities and social business. Matthew Gregson advises local authorities nationwide on employment law, with particular expertise in senior-level grievances, disciplinary matters and politically sensitive issues. Mark Cook supports councils on joint ventures and public service transformation, offering strategic advice on trading models, housing delivery and income generation. Emma Lloyd leads on real estate matters for the public sector, specialising in regeneration, development and infrastructure projects. Gayle Monk advises on procurement and contracts with a focus on environmental services, waste, recycling and decarbonisation, helping clients embed social and environmental value into their operations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Matthew Gregson
Autres avocats clés:
Mark Cook; Emma Lloyd; Gayle Monk
Les références
‘Strong knowledge and experience in the areas of law. Approachable and proactive in sharing best practise and new solutions.’
‘The local government group at AC is excellent in all areas of local government, they offer a personal service and no job is too small. The vast majority of fee earners within the team have previously held positions in local authorities, so understand the workings and governance arrangements.’
‘Their experts have a good understanding of local government and the environment in which we have to operate.’
Principaux clients
London Borough of Haringey
London Borough of Islington
Southend on Sea City Council
Birmingham City Council
Buckinghamshire Council
Leicester City Council
Shropshire Council
West Northamptonshire Council
North Northamptonshire Council
Newcastle City Council
Coventry City Council
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
East Midlands Combined Authority
Wiltshire County Council
Blackpool Council
Cheltenham Borough Council
London Borough of Haringey
London Borough of Islington
Southend on Sea City Council
Birmingham City Council
Buckinghamshire Council
Leicester City Council
Shropshire Council
West Northamptonshire Council
North Northamptonshire Council
Newcastle City Council
Coventry City Council
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
East Midlands Combined Authority
Wiltshire County Council
Blackpool Council
Cheltenham Borough Council
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Southend City Council on a comprehensive review of its constitution, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with the council’s operational needs, including discretionary and statutory rule-making.
- Advised West Northamptonshire Council on the £237m procurement of residual waste treatment and recycling centre services through a competitive dialogue process.
- Advised Blackpool Council on securing up to £90m in grant funding from Homes England under the Brownfield, Infrastructure and Land Fund to support strategic regeneration and property acquisition.
Ashfords LLP
Ashfords LLP’s team is recognised for its breadth of expertise across areas such as planning, real estate, procurement, employment, construction, regeneration and dispute resolution. The firm is trusted by national and local government clients to advise on complex regeneration and outsourcing projects, infrastructure, commercial property, statutory challenges and employment matters. Robin De Wreede advises on large-scale regeneration and development schemes for local authorities, bringing deep insight from both public and private sector experience. David Richardson specialises in planning, compulsory purchase and public law, advising on significant residential and mixed-use developments, statutory challenges and infrastructure strategy. Lucy Woods leads the procurement team, supporting local authorities with complex structuring advice, subsidy control and procurement across sectors including housing, energy, broadband and regeneration, and is a trusted adviser on nationally significant projects. Ruth Yates advises on major regeneration and marine-related projects, offering detailed guidance on procurement law and subsidy control, and is recognised for her growing expertise in ports and coastal development.
Responsables de la pratique:
Robin de Wreede; David Richardson
Autres avocats clés:
Lucy Woods; Ruth Yates
Les références
‘Ashfords LLP has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal and commercial challenges facing local government. Their local government practice stands out for its responsiveness, clarity of advice and ability to integrate seamlessly with in-house teams. What makes the team particularly effective is their ability to balance technical legal rigour with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach that supports delivery on complex infrastructure and public sector programmes. Compared to other firms, Ashfords offers a more integrated and client-focused experience. They are not just legal advisors but trusted partners who understand the pressures and priorities of local government.’
Principaux clients
London Borough of Hounslow
London Borough of Harrow
London Borough of Merton
London Borough of Sutton
London Borough of Kingston upon Thames
London Borough of Bromley
Hillingdon Council
Oxfordshire County Council
South Oxfordshire District Council
Southampton Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Environment Agency
London Borough of Wandsworth
London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames
London Borough of Brent
London Borough of Haringey
London Borough of Hackney
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Populo Living Limited
Brick by Brick Croydon Limited
The Royal Parks and TRP Trading Company Limited
Ashford Borough Council
Cornwall Council
Exeter City Council
Torbay Council
Watford Borough Council
Herefordshire Council
North Yorkshire Council
Devon County Council
Council of the Isles of Scilly
Herefordshire Council
Mid Devon District Council
Bristol City Council
North Devon District Council
West Devon Borough Council
Maidstone Borough Council
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Hampshire County Council
South Hams District Council
Torridge District Council
East Suffolk Council
Swansea Council
Kent County Council
The Met Office
Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Populo Living, which is the London Borough of Newham’s housing delivery subsidiary, on over £1.2bn of projects which will cumulatively deliver 2500+ homes.
- Acting for Hillingdon Council on the high-value acquisition of a former office building which had recently been converted into 114 residential flats.
- Acting for the London Borough of Brent on the variation to the s106 agreement pertaining to events at Wembley National Stadium, in addition to over £500m worth of s106 agreements for the re-development of two colleges in Neasden and Wembley.
Burges Salmon LLP
Burges Salmon LLP’s local government team is well known for advising on energy infrastructure, net-zero and renewable energy projects, as well as supporting regeneration and transport-related developments. The team also provides legal support on a wide range of development matters, offering both contentious and non-contentious procurement advice. Gary Soloman is a specialist in planning, compulsory purchase and compensation and frequently acts on complex regeneration and infrastructure schemes. Matthew Ramus is a commercial projects partner with particular expertise in advising on structural change and governance within public sector service delivery, especially in sensitive and regulated environments. Liz Paraskeva brings extensive experience in planning, highways and compulsory purchase law, advising on development and regeneration projects with a deep understanding of public sector governance and procedure, informed by her previous work in local government.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gary Soloman
Autres avocats clés:
Matthew Remus; Liz Paraskeva
Les références
‘Strength in depth of the team.’
‘Gary Soloman – engaging and highly shrewd and commercial team leader; Cathryn Tracey – excellent and careful lawyer; Doug Haycock – rising star with huge common sense; Daniel Whittle – really bright.’
‘Matthew Ramus is a fantastic legal mind and provides invaluable advice.’
Principaux clients
Isle of Anglesey County Council
North Somerset Council
Kent County Council
Environment Agency
Gloucestershire County Council
Department for Transport
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Worthing Borough Council
Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Torbay Council
South Hams Council
Greater London Authority
The Department for Education and Bradford Children’s Trust Limited
Birmingham City Council
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Bradford City Council with the establishment of Bradford Children’s Trust Limited and advising on all legal and commercial aspects of this project, including the corporate governance arrangements; outsourcing agreement; employment/TUPE; pensions; third party contracts; property arrangements; and all other contractual arrangements.
- Advising the Department for Transport in making its decisions on Transport and Works Act Orders and non-National Highways Development Consent Order (DCO) applications.
- Advising The Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation on its OPEN Project to develop an ambient loop heat network using heat recovered from several large data centres to serve buildings within a 650+ hectare site in west London.
Davitt Jones Bould
Davitt Jones Bould advises on a wide range of transactional, litigation, commercial and public law matters, supporting local authorities on development projects including expansions, redevelopments and major infrastructure schemes. The team is also experienced in handling public inquiries and judicial reviews, offering practical and strategic guidance in complex and high-profile matters. Co-led by Madeleine Davitt and Malcolm Iley, the team combines depth of experience with specialist knowledge across public sector legal issues. Iley is recognised for his longstanding expertise in public and government law, particularly in areas such as planning, compulsory purchase and procurement. Philippa Hipwell is a trusted adviser to local authority clients, regularly acting on significant and sensitive matters. Stephanie Hall is known for her strong planning expertise and provides clear, commercially focused advice on complex planning issues that arise in development and regeneration projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Madeleine Davitt; Malcolm Iley
Autres avocats clés:
Philippa Hipwell; Stephanie Hall
Les références
‘Their strong knowledge of the highways law challenges faced by local authority in-house legal teams allow them to quickly understand the challenges we are facing and absorb missing capacity in the team.’
‘ The commercial property and planning teams are professional, meticulous, responsive, accommodating, always deliver to deadlines (even when those deadlines are tight), friendly and approachable. Many of the team have worked previously in a local government setting and understand the governance and regulatory regime of the public sector. The teams have the experience and knowledge to deal with the most complex of matters. They also work with us to achieve the best possible outcomes and genuinely wish to help us.’
‘All members of the teams work with us to achieve the best outcomes and have never failed to deliver for us.’
Principaux clients
Surrey County Council
Woking Borough Council
Brighton and Hove City Council
Runnymede Borough Council
Southampton City Council
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP)
Spelthorne Borough Council
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Watford Borough Council
North Somerset Council
Wiltshire Council
Chichester District Council
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Forest of Dean District Council
Craven District Council
South Oxfordshire Council
Surrey Heath Borough Council
Quorn Parish Council
Adur District Council
Bradford City Council
Test Valley Borough Council
Huntingdonshire District Council
Hertfordshire County Council
Dacorum Borough Council
Quorn Parish Council
Adur District Council
Bradford City Council
Test Valley Borough Council
Huntingdonshire District Council
Hertfordshire County Council
Elmbridge Borough Council
Fareham Borough Council
Herefordshire Council
Watford Borough Council
City and County of Swansea Council
Worthing Borough Council
Arun District Council
Exeter City Council
Lancashire County Council
Westmorland and Furness Council
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Brighton and Hove Council on various commercial property matters in relation to the Brighton Marina.
- Advising Lancashire County Council on the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme, a project replacing all six tunnel sections along the length of a water supply aqueduct serving 2.5 million people in Northwest England.
- Advising the Wiltshire Council on the multimillion-pound development of a bridge over a railway line.
Freeths LLP
Freeths LLP brings a multidisciplinary approach to supporting local authorities, with particular strength in town centre regeneration and property-led initiatives. The firm’s expertise spans transactional property, planning, construction, tax and litigation. Nathan Holden advises on local authority powers, compulsory purchase, procurement, subsidy control and complex contractual arrangements, including outsourcing and frameworks. Clive Pearce handles real estate matters with a focus on complex development and regeneration schemes. Duncan Tringham is a trusted adviser on local authority-led real estate projects, regularly supporting councils on major developments requiring strategic input and legal precision.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nathan Holden
Autres avocats clés:
Clive Pearce; Duncan Tringham
Principaux clients
Allerdale Borough Council
Amber Valley Borough Council
Ashfield District Council
Audlem Parish Council
Babergh District Council
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Basildon Borough Council
Bassetlaw District Council
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Bedford Borough Council
Bingham Town Council
Birmingham City Council
Blaby District Council
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Bolsover District Council
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Boston Borough Council
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Brighton and Hove Council
Bristol City Council
Broughton Astley Parish Council
Broxbourne Borough Council
Broxtowe Borough Council
Buckinghamshire Council
Calverton Parish Council
Cambridge City Council
Cambridgeshire County Council
Cannock Chase District Council
Central Bedfordshire Council
Charnwood Borough Council
Cherwell District Council
Cheshire East Council
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Chesterfield Borough Council
Clowne Parish Council
Cornwall Council
Coventry City Council
Cumberland Council
Cumbria County Council
Derby City Council
Derbyshire Building Control Partnership
Derbyshire County Council
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Authority
Devon County Council
Dorset Police
Dronfield Town Council
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Duffield Parish Council
Durham County Council
East Hertfordshire District Council
East Lindsey District Council
East Northamptonshire District Council
East Sussex County Council
Eden District Council
Enfield Council
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council
Erewash Borough Council
Exeter City Council
Eynsham Parish Council
Fareham Borough Council
Fenland District Council
Folkestone & Hythe District Council
Forest of Dean District Council
Gateshead Council
Gloucester City Council
Gloucestershire County Council
Gravesham Borough Council
Guildford Borough Council
Halton Borough Council
Hampshire County Council
Hanborough Parish Council
Harborough District Council
Harlow Council
Havant Borough Council
Herefordshire Council
Hertfordshire County Council
High Peak Borough Council
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Horsham District Council
Huntingdonshire District Council
Ipswich Borough Council
Isle of Wight Council
Kent County Council
Kingston Upon Thames London Borough
Kirklees Council
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Lancashire County Council
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Leeds City Council
Leicester City Council
Leicestershire County Council
Lewisham London Borough Council
Lichfield District Council
Lincolnshire County Council
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
London Borough of Brent
London Borough of Bromley
London Borough of Camden
London Borough of Hackney
London Borough of Harrow
London Borough of Hillingdon
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
London Borough of Sutton
Luton Borough Council
Mansfield District Council
Melton Borough Council
Merseyside Police
Merton London Borough Council
Mid Suffolk District Council
Middlesbrough Borough Council
Milton Keynes City Council
Milton Keynes Development Partnership
Newark & Sherwood District Council
Newcastle City Council
Norfolk County Council
North Devon Council
North East Derbyshire District Council
North East Lincolnshire Council
North Hertfordshire District Council
North Northamptonshire Council
North Somerset Council
North Warwickshire Borough Council
North West Leicestershire District Council
Northampton Borough Council
Northleach with Eastington Town Council
Northumberland County Council
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service
Nottinghamshire Police Authority
Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council
Old Bolsover Town Council
Oxford City Council
Oxfordshire County Council
Peterborough City Council
Plymouth City Council
Reading Borough Council
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Services
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
Rugby Borough Council
Rushcliffe Borough Council
Rushmoor Borough Council
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sefton Council
Selston Parish Council
Sheffield City Council
Shropshire Council
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Somerset Council
South Cambridgeshire District Council
South Holland District Council
South Lakeland District Council
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority
Southampton City Council
Spelthorne Borough Council
St Helens Council
Stafford Borough Council
Staffordshire County Council
Staveley Town Council
Stevenage Borough Council
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Stoke on Trent City Council
Stratford Upon Avon District Council
Sunderland City Council
Swindon Borough Council
Tamworth Borough Council
Telford and Wrekin Council
Thanet District Council
The Cornwall Council
The Council of the Borough of South Tyneside
The North Yorkshire Council
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Kent
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Torfaen County Borough Council
Transport for the North
Truro City Council
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Walsall Council
Wandsworth Borough Council
Wantage Town Council
Ware Town Council
Warrington Borough Council
Waverley Borough Council
Welwyn & Hatfield Borough Council
West Berkshire District Council
West Lancashire Borough Council
West Midlands Combined Authority
West Midlands Fire Service
West Northamptonshire Council
West of England Combined Authority
West Suffolk Council
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Westminster City Council
Westmorland & Furness Council
Wigan Council
Wiltshire Council
Winchester City Council
Winkfield Parish Council
Woking Borough Council
Wokingham Borough Council
Woodstock Town Council
Worcestershire County Council
Wyre Forest District Council
York City Council
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Royal Borough of Greenwich in a high profile and significant planning enforcement case.
- Advising Enfield Council on the comprehensive redevelopment of Enfield Town Centre in partnership with Deutsche Bank’s asset management arm, DWS.
- Advised Basildon Borough Council on a multi-million pound acquisition for the provision of registered housing.
Weightmans LLP
Weightmans LLP delivers a comprehensive legal service to local authorities, supporting a wide range of matters, from major regeneration and property transactions to governance, litigation, procurement, delivers a comprehensive legal service to local authorities, supporting a wide range of matters from major regeneration and property transactions to governance, litigation, procurement and social care. The firm advises on public sector challenges, including equal pay, construction disputes, shared services, state aid and commercial arrangements. Simon Goacher is a trusted adviser on complex governance and vires issues, frequently appointed to conduct independent reviews on sensitive matters. Stephen Johns specialises in infrastructure and major projects, advising on the successful delivery of large-scale public sector developments. Vincent King brings expertise in procurement law, advising on development agreements, frameworks, contract variations and company structures aligned with public sector requirements.
Responsables de la pratique:
Simon Goacher
Autres avocats clés:
Stephen Johns; Vincent King
Les références
‘Extremely experienced in local government matters.’
‘Simon Goacher is an excellent lawyer who always operates in a very helpful and pragmatic way, which is focused on outcomes for his clients.’
‘Great expertise across the local government spectrum with the capacity to provide support on multiple fronts across interrelated issues. Particularly impressed with the coordinated and comprehensive advice across a complex case involving governance and employment issues.’
Principaux clients
West of England Combined Authority
Association of Directors of Public Health
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Nottinghamshire County Council
Hertfordshire County Council
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Manchester City Council
EM Lawshare
NW Legal Consortium
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Greater Manchester Combined Authority and local authorities on Project Skyline a significant project which seeks to address failures in the market for residential children’s care.
- Advising North Lincolnshire on a project to deliver a new police station for Humberside Police.
- Acted for Staffordshire County Council on a successful defence of a judicial with significant implications for local authority powers and decision making.
Winckworth Sherwood LLP
Winckworth Sherwood LLP provides integrated legal support across multi-disciplinary local government projects, drawing on its expertise in planning, real estate, development, regeneration, procurement, contracts, infrastructure, education and finance. Joanna Bussell brings over two decades of experience advising on local government outsourcing and cross-sector initiatives to improve public service delivery. Colette McCormack is recognised for her strategic planning advice on complex regeneration schemes, helping to navigate legal and procedural challenges. Lindsay Garratt leads the London team on residential and mixed-use development projects, with a particular focus on large-scale housing schemes. Andrea Squires heads the education team, supporting local authorities and educational bodies on a wide range of legal and operational matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Joanna Bussell
Autres avocats clés:
Colette McCormack; Lindsay Garratt; Andrea Squires
Principaux clients
Braintree District Council
East Sussex County Council
Epping Forest District
Chelmsford City Council
East Staffordshire District Council
Canterbury City Council
Lancaster City Council
London Borough of Ealing
London Borough of Hounslow
Lichfield District Council,
Slough Borough Council
Swindon Borough Council
Bath and North East Somerset Council.
East Suffolk Council
Suffolk Coastal Council
London Borough of Wandsworth
Waveney District Council,
Worthing Borough Council
London Borough of Hounslow
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Eastbourne Borough Council on a £50m proposal to develop existing agricultural building located in South Downs National Park and convert it into a state-of-the-art Art Gallery including artist’s studio and education facilities.
- Advising Bath and North East Somerset Council on establishing a new charity for the Fashion Museum in Bath.
- Act as the sole planning advisors to Wandsworth Council, advising on its multi-billion-pound estate regeneration programme.
Bates Wells
Known for its work at the intersection of public and not-for-profit sectors, Bates Wells advises on service transformation, governance and regulatory matters. The team has particular expertise in helping local authorities spin out services into charities and social enterprises, and form collaborative partnerships. Augustus Della-Porta leads the practice, with a focus on restructuring and service delivery models. Matthew Smith advises on public and regulatory law, while Suhan Rajkumar and Charlie Miller provide additional support across procurement, governance and complex public sector projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Augustus Della-Porta
Autres avocats clés:
Matthew Smith; Suhan Rajkumar; Charlie Miller
Les références
‘The team had a collaborative approach and felt that our input was needed and reflected upon to get the correct policies in place for us.’
‘Genuine commitment to understanding the distinct challenges of the client; willingness to take time to navigate and resolve issues.’
‘Kind and considerate people who care about the relationships as well as the work.’
Principaux clients
Gloucestershire County Council
Football Foundation
Richmond Fellowship
The Ramblers
Workers’ Educational Association
Public Sector Audit Appointments
Waltham Forest Music Service
SEL Music Education Ltd
Swindon Music Service
Central Bedfordshire Council
Music Mark
Youth Connect South West
Audit Wales
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for Gloucestershire County Council, instructing on behalf of the Swindon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Music Hub, for receipt of Arts Council grant funding for local music education.
- Acted for Music Mark in relation to the recommissioning of Arts Council for local music education.
- Acted for Central Bedfordshire Council, in its capacity as lead organisation for the Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes area Music Hub, for receipt of Arts Council grant funding for local music education.
Bird & Bird LLP
With a strong focus on complex and high-value projects, Bird & Bird LLP supports public sector clients through every stage of the procurement lifecycle. The team advises on procurement strategy, tender processes, contract drafting and compliance under the Procurement Act 2023, alongside broader issues such as vires, subsidy control and statutory obligations. Stuart Cairns brings decades of experience and co-leads the firm’s international procurement practice. Andrew Dean advises on major transactions and public law matters across regulated sectors. Sophia Hussain provides pragmatic, well-informed guidance on procurement and challenges, shaped by her deep understanding of government procedures.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stuart Cairns
Autres avocats clés:
Andrew Dean; Sophie Hussain
Les références
‘The individuals working to support our project are very approachable, open and transparent. They are able to adapt their language and approach to suit the different audiences/clients that we have been working with. They have gone above and beyond to help with project delivery.’
Principaux clients
Kent County Council
North Tyneside
Liverpool City Council
Suffolk County Council
Hertfordshire County Council
Belfast City Council
City of Reykjavik
Kadeco
Walsall Council
University of Limerick (UL) Strategic Zone
Kent County Council
North Tyneside
Liverpool City Council
Suffolk County Council
Hertfordshire County Council
Belfast City Council
City of Reykjavik
Kadeco
Walsall Council
University of Limerick (UL) Strategic Zone
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the KCC on the design and management of the procurement process to deliver their long-term Highways Maintenance requirements across the county.
- Advising North Tyneside Council on the procurement of the council’s waste disposal contract.
- Acted for Liverpool City Council’s pitch team to secure a portion of £30m of funding from the ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads programme.
Capsticks LLP
Capsticks LLP offers comprehensive legal services to local government. The firm specialises in major projects, infrastructure, and regeneration, handling development and construction contracts. Expertise also covers planning, environment and highways, including complex agreements and policy. Advice is provided on various delivery models, commercial contracts, governance, subsidy control, and procurement. Tiffany Cloynes specialises in structuring, governance, procurement and subsidy control, with experience drafting relevant agreements. Rebecca Gilbert advises local government clients on development agreements, corporate structures and funding.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tiffany Cloynes
Autres avocats clés:
Rebecca Gilbert
Les références
‘Rapid response, really good understanding of client’s needs and legal issues for the matter in hand.’
‘Friendly and approachable, highly knowledgeable.’
Principaux clients
London Borough of Barking
London Borough Hackney
London Borough of Enfield
London Borough of Newham
London Borough of Lambeth
Milton Keynes City County
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
Hertfordshire County Council
Gloucestershire Borough Council
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Wiltshire Council
Derbyshire County Council Pension Fund
Bury Council
Warrington Council
Ashfield District Council
Westmorland and Furness Council
North Northamptonshire Council
West Northamptonshire Council
York City Council
Wirral Council
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Birmingham City Council
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Bassetlaw District Council
Nottingham County Council
Oldham Council
Chesterfield Borough Council
Leeds City Council
South Holland District Council
Derby City Council
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Rushmoor Borough Council
Derbyshire County Council
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for London Borough of Newham on its leisure procurement for the provision of services at four leisure facilities.
- Acting for Chesterfield Borough Council in relation to the development of a rail innovation hub focused on green technologies and involving funding under the Staveley Town Deal.
- Acting for Leeds City Council in connection with the potential development of the North West Leeds Employment Hub comprising circa 36.23ha of land which is designated for employment use.
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP handles public inquiry work, investigations, legislative and regulatory matters, and complex projects. Kuljeet Gill focuses on partnership and joint venture structures for regeneration and development, with an emphasis on capturing land value and profit. Huw Rolant Jones advises extensively on public sector change management, including employment implications related to transfers of functions, outsourcing and shared services. Sarah Jones has significant public inquiry experience. Mukhtiar Tanda and Gary Delderfield are integral members of the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mukhtiar Tanda; Kuljeet Gill; Huw Rolant Jones; Sarah Jones; Gary Delderfield
Les références
‘ESI are a go-to firm for public inquiries; they combine significant expertise across multiple investigations and inquiries with a genuine embracing of technology.’
‘My experience of the team is in public inquiries. They are one of the most experienced teams in this field, with strength at all levels. The team members are distributed in Eversheds offices across England and Wales. They have grown recently, reflecting their great success.’
‘The Evershed team’s experience of statutory public inquiries is unrivalled and unique.’
Principaux clients
Croydon Council/South London Coroner
Northern Ireland Local Government Officers’ Superannuation Committee
Ministry of Defence
Independent Inquiry into Telford Child Sexual Exploitation (Telford & Wrekin Council)
South Yorkshire Pensions Authority
Wirral Borough Council
London Borough of Barnet