Next Generation Partners

Local government in London

Bevan Brittan LLP

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.

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


Principaux dossiers