Bevan Brittan LLP has a specialist local government practice, representing local authorities and their representative bodies nationwide. The team is adept in advising on development and infrastructure projects and is frequently engaged to manage construction, procurement, and property aspects of educational and cultural initiatives. The team is led by Birmingham-based partner Ash Woodcock, and handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, including external audits and disputes related to local government powers. In London, Steven Smith is a key contact for development and regeneration schemes; David Moore is noted for his public finance expertise. Virginia Cooper and Olivia Carter are also recommended for their work in disputes and judicial reviews involving jurisdictional and statutory power issues. Other key members of the team are Matthew Mo, who handles procurement and Steven Smith, who covers property regeneration. Melanie Carter left the firm in June 2024.
Local government in London
Bevan Brittan LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Ash Woodcock
Autres avocats clés:
Steven Smith; David Moore; Virginia Cooper; Olivia Carter; Matthew Mo; Steven Smith; Lucy Doran
Principaux clients
The County Council of the City and County of Cardiff
Leicestershire County Council
North Yorkshire Council
Grant Thornton
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
City of London Corporation
Public Sector Audit Appointments (PSAA)
London Borough of Newham
Kent County Council
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO)
London Borough of Sutton
Principaux dossiers
Browne Jacobson LLP
The local government team at Browne Jacobson LLP is active across a range of matters, providing exceptional advice on major urban regeneration and development projects, energy schemes, and local authority affordable housing programs. The team is frequently instructed by local authorities nationwide to handle the commercial and regulatory aspects of procurements and joint ventures, and it is also active in restructuring matters for city and borough councils. The practice is co-led by Nottingham-based partner Peter Ware and London-based consultant Stephen Matthew, whose public sector expertise makes them highly recommended for contracts for commercial and large-scale regeneration schemes and governance respectively. Matthew Alderton and Nick Hurley, who is a noted contact for his advice on procurements and joint venture developments, are key team members, while Craig Elder has experience handling PFIs and PPPs. Anja Beriro regularly works on significant projects in the health and care sectors and Richard Barlow is also recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stephen Mathew; Nick Hurley; Matthew Alderton; Peter Ware
Les références
‘Browne Jacobson’s team’s strengths lie in their extensive experience and expertise in their respective fields, as well as their ability to work collaboratively to deliver the best possible outcomes for their clients.’
‘Nick Hurley goes above and beyond for his clients, he is highly skilled and knowledgeable and brings a fresh perspective during collaborative discussions when setting up complex public sector procurements with the project team.’
‘Nick Hurley and his team Karl Edwards, Lucy Gregory, Ayesha Khalique and Hannah Parry truly stand out in their field. Their dedication to their clients, their extensive knowledge of the law, and their commitment to excellence set them apart from their competitors.’
Principaux clients
Cardiff Council
Wates Construction Limited
Ashfield District Council
Barking & Dagenham Trading Partnerships
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 Bromley
London Borough of Camden
London Borough of Croydon
London Borough of Ealing
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
Shropshire Council
South London Waste Partnership
Stafford
Thanet District Council
Watford Borough Council
Winchester City Council
Principaux dossiers
- Act for the Council as sole legal advisors on the procurement and delivery of the future phases of Meridian Water, the Council’s major £6bn, 25-year regeneration programme which will deliver 10,000 homes and 6,000 jobs to Enfield.
- Advising the Council on its procurement (alongside Vale of Glamorgan Council) of a £500m housing delivery partnership which will focus on building high quality, sustainable affordable homes at pace. It is anticipated that around 2,500 new homes will be built for rent and sale over the course of the next 10 years.
- Act for the Council on Otterpool Park, a flagship Garden Town project with an estimated gross development value of £2.8bn. This proposed new garden town in East Kent, to be developed on a 770 hectare site adjacent to the M20, has the long term potential to deliver up to 10,000 new homes, plus employment space that could support up to 8,000 jobs.
Pinsent Masons LLP
Pinsent Masons LLP’s local government practice is distinguished for its ability to advise boroughs and local authorities on flagship projects related to housing, net-zero initiatives, and post-COVID economic regrowth. The team is well-equipped to handle transportation and energy schemes, as well as mixed-use developments and regeneration projects. Comprising a diverse group of experts, the team has extensive experience in managing the regulatory, real estate, planning, procurement, and governance aspects of high-value projects. Under the leadership of Leeds-based development and regeneration specialist Anne Bowden, the team is particularly recognized for its expertise in housing and infrastructure. PPP and joint venture expert Scot Morrison and energy lawyer Peter Feehan further enhance this expertise. Robbie Owen is adept in infrastructure projects, Rebecca Rowley covers housing-led development and infrastructure schemes, while planning partner Jon Riley has vast experience in advising local authorities on major regeneration schemes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anne Bowden
Autres avocats clés:
Scot Morrison; Peter Feehan; Robbie Owen; Rebecca Rowley; Jon Riley
Principaux clients
Westminster City Council
Birmingham City Council
Manchester City Council
Cardiff City Council
Leeds City Council
London Borough of Wandsworth
London Borough of Camden
London Borough of Islington
London Borough of Barnet
Norfolk County Council
Durham County Council
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Maidstone Borough Council
London Borough of Hackney
London Borough of Southwark
Kent County Council
Basildon Borough Council
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for London Borough of Wandsworth on its two largest council estate regeneration projects which between them will deliver over 4500 new homes.
- Advising London Borough of Haringey on its High Road West regeneration scheme for the last 6 years.
- Assisting as sole legal adviser to Ebbsfleet Development Corporation on the delivery of a 15000-home garden community in Kent
Sharpe Pritchard LLP
Assisting many local authorities, including a significant number of London Boroughs, Sharpe Pritchard LLP’s offering for local government clients spans the full range of services, advising on both contentious and non-contentious issues, including planning, construction, and infrastructure, education, administrative and public law, as well as procurement, corporate and ICT. The firm is well-known for its advice in the environmental and renewable energy space. The department is jointly headed by Peter Collins, Rachel Murray-Smith and Rob Hann. Key members of the team include litigation specialist Mari Roberts, parliamentary agent Emyr Thomas, planning expert Bernadette Hillman, who is well supported by senior associate Emily Knowles, and Steve Gummer, a key partner for infrastructure, regulated and net zero projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Peter Collins; Rachel Murray-Smith; Rob Hann
Autres avocats clés:
Mari Roberts; Emyr Thomas; Bernadette Hillman; Emily Knowles; Steve Gummer
Les références
‘A strength of the team is that they are exceptionally collaborative and have pulled in specialist lawyers to work on our project as and when needed.’
‘Catherine Newman has the ability to explain technical legal terms and concepts in a way that is clear, concise and informative for a layperson. She has also been able to predict potential problems/issues early on to allow us to be prepared during complex legal negotiations involving several sets of lawyers. We have always felt exceptionally well represented during legal discussions.’
‘They are hard working and very good. The team is responsive, good with clients, and a pleasure to work with. They are commercially savvy, with a good mix of experience within the team which can be called on when needed.’
Principaux clients
West of England Combined Authority
Suffolk County Council
London Borough of Merton
Waverley Borough Council
Guilford
Cumberland Council
Brentwood Borough Council
Gloucestershire County Council
Staffordshire County Council
London Borough of Southwark
Milton Keynes Council
Wakefield Council
Bolsover District Council
London Borough Tower Hamlets
Cambridgeshire County Council
London Borough of Enfield
Royal Borough of Chelsea and Kensington
London Borough of Wandsworth
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for several local authorities before the Supreme Court in the most significant case relating to “persons unknown” injunctions, with widespread ramifications on all types of injunction proceedings, including against protesters.
- Assisted the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) in relation to its participation in a major regeneration scheme in the centre of Bristol, which is one of the largest city centre regeneration schemes in Europe.
- Advised Suffolk Council on three Development Consent Orders (DCOs), each of which concerns a nationally significant infrastructure project.
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Trowers & Hamlins LLP’s expertise in developments, governance, and income generation allows it to maintain close relationships with various city, borough, and county councils across the UK. The team handles high-value housing projects and estate regenerations and advises on investment decisions, procurement contracts, and commercial arrangements for critical services. Birmingham-based head of the team is Amardeep Gill who is known for his work on leisure and green mobility projects. Scott Dorling is a social housing and regeneration expert and leads on large scale regeneration projects; Chris Plumley further enhances this expertise. Paul McDermott advises on funding and governance for development projects, while Darren Ashworth in Manchester undertakes a wide variety of projects and Patrick Morris is experienced in public sector property. Victoria Thornton is recommended for commercial arrangements. Helen Randall retired in March 2024 and Lucy Doran left the firm to join Bevan Brittan LLP in February 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Amardeep Gill
Autres avocats clés:
Scott Dorling; Chris Plumley; Paul McDermott; Darren Ashworth; Patrick Morris; Victoria Thornton
Les références
‘Amardeep and the team are passionate about local government, they are renowned in the industry. They look for an innovative approach to solve complex issues, always taking the time to understand the issue and explaining in simple terms the law and how obstacles can be overcome.’
‘It so important to understand the wider environment of Local Government, and this team not only understands it but leads on the challenges within the sector often offering meaningful courses and insights. They truly have a passion for Local Government and are an asset to the Public Sector.’
‘Amardeep has assisted the authority on countless occasions often coming to the rescue at short notice and when matters are difficult and complex. Amardeep is approachable, always available and pragmatic in his advice. He leads his team with the same passion to ensure that all of his team are delivering the same level of service. I would recommend without reservation.’
Principaux clients
London Borough of Hillingdon
West Midlands Combined Authority
Westminster City Council
Various Local Authority Leisure Operations
London Borough of Lambeth
Cheltenham Borough Council
Belfast City Council
Kent County Council
Lichfield District Council
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
London Borough of Hounslow
Croydon Council
Urban Growth Company and Solihull Metropolitan BC
West Midlands Combined Authority (Contactless)
East Hampshire District Council
London Borough of Southwark
West Midlands Pension Fund
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the London Borough of Hillingdon on a wide range of procurements (including the Hayes regeneration), disputes and public health contracts (including the Provider Selection Regime).
- Advised the West Midlands Combined Authority on a number of major software projects (including the Digital Twin Project and MaaS Project) and real estate projects (including strategic acquisitions and disposals and development projects).
- Advised the London Borough of Lambeth on the delivery of a £300m community regeneration scheme for up to 2,500 homes.
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
The Birmingham-based practice at Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP handles various mandates for city and county councils across the UK advising on residential and infrastructure developments, procurement strategies, and contract disputes. It is particularly noted for managing local government reorganisation projects, advising councils such as Somerset and Cumbria, and supports Newcastle City Council on innovative district heating schemes. Employment expert and practice head Matthew Gregson frequently collaborates with governance lawyer Claire Ward on these reorganisations and represents local authorities in employment disputes. Consultant Olwen Brown is a key contact for contract and procurement matters, while Mark Cook assists clients with joint ventures and in developing their structures for increasing income generation. Property experts Sandy Munroe and Richard Brooks are also recommended and Emma Lloyd joined the department from Keystone Law in July 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Matthew Gregson
Autres avocats clés:
Claire Ward; Olwen Brown; Mark Cook; Sandy Munroe; Richard Brooks; Emma Lloyd
Principaux clients
London Borough of Haringey
Buckinghamshire Council
Shropshire Council
Newcastle City Council
Birmingham City Council
Cheltenham Borough Council
Oxford City Council
West Northamptonshire Council
Leicester City Council
Coventry City Council
Stafford Borough Council
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Somerset Council on all aspects of the reorganisation of local government in Somerset which went live on 1 April 2023, one of only three local government reorganisations in England authorised by the Government.
- Advising Newcastle City Council in relation to their programme of work decarbonising the public estate, within which the Council is delivering a range of measures to its estate, from energy-efficient lighting through to air source heat pumps. The Council has funding of £46.5m for this initiative from the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.
- Advising West Northamptonshire Council on the re-procurement of a waste transfer station, household waste recycling centres, residual waste disposal and waste reuse contracts. The overall service being procured by the Council, which has key environmental goals, is valued in excess of £450million.
Ashfords LLP
Ashfords LLP‘s Exeter-based team handles a full range of public sector work for local authority clients, with particular expertise in land transactions, planning proposals, and procurement initiatives for large regeneration schemes and infrastructure developments. The team is also frequently engaged by London boroughs to provide ongoing assistance with governance, employment, and corporate structuring during development activities and is also recommended for its ‘excellent knowledge in relation to a very niche area, port and maritime law’. Practice head Lucy Woods, an expert in regulatory compliance and corporate structuring, is a key contact for subsidy control matters. Other key contacts include real estate expert Robin De Wreede who is experienced in major infrastructure and town center regeneration and development projects, and procurement expert Ruth Yates.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lucy Woods
Autres avocats clés:
Robin De Wreede; Ruth Yates
Les références
‘Ashfords have some very talented lawyers with an ability to deal with a wide variety of work, a real pleasure to work with.’
‘Ashfords colleagues are always very friendly, treat all external colleagues with respect and patience no matter whom they are dealing with, and, never behave in a superior manner, regardless of their very obvious expertise.’
‘The team have excellent knowledge in relation to a very niche area, port and maritime law. They understand the relationship between the public and private sectors in this area and are able to provide clear and comprehensive advice.’
Principaux clients
London Borough of Wandsworth and the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames
London Borough of Brent
Cornwall Council
Exeter City Council
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Ashford Borough Council
Torbay Council
Dorset Council
Watford Borough Council
Advance Northumberland Commercial Limited
Herefordshire Council
Brick by Brick Croydon Limited
Somerset Council
London Borough of Lambeth
North Yorkshire Council
Thanet District Council
Devon County Council
North Yorkshire Council
Council of the Isles of Scilly
Herefordshire Council
London Borough of Brent
Mid Devon District Council
Brick by Brick (Croydon) Limited
London Borough of Southwark
Bristol City Council
North Devon District Council
West Devon Borough Council
London Borough of Hackney
Maidstone Borough Council
Portsmouth City 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
London Borough of Haringey
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Ashford Borough Council in connection with the Ashford International Studios Project, a £250 million investment into the regeneration of one of the largest brownfield sites in the UK.
- Advising Devon County Council on the planning agreements related to the three expansion areas planned for Cranbrook, a new town in Devon. The Local Plan anticipates that Cranbrook will grow to a population of around 20,000 people and become the second largest town in the district.
- Advising the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea on its c.£800m procurement of four framework agreements for the delivery of works and services to RBKC’s housing stock.
Burges Salmon LLP
Burges Salmon LLP‘s Bristol-based local government practice excels in handling energy infrastructure schemes, assisting councils on major net-zero and renewable energy investment projects, as well as regeneration projects. The team is also well-equipped to handle development work related to cultural, residential, and transport infrastructure. Additionally, it advises on both contentious and non-contentious procurement work for these projects. Practice head Gary Soloman is an expert in planning and compulsory purchase matters on major transport and energy projects. Procurement expert John Houlden advises on subsidy control and vires issues and is highly recommended, as is commercial projects specialist Matthew Ramus who is a key contact for restructuring work. Director in the projects department, Emma Andrews, is also notable.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gary Soloman
Autres avocats clés:
John Houlden; Matthew Ramus; Emma Andrews
Les références
‘Depth and breadth of experience- very cohesive team’
‘Gary Soloman- runs a great team; a shrewd and impressive lawyer Daniel Whittle-dynamic and creative Cathryn Tracey- a real eye for detail Jen Ashwell- hard working and sound.’
Principaux clients
Bristol City Council
Birmingham City Council
Gloucestershire County Council
Greater London Authority and Transport for London
Isle of Anglesey County Council
North Somerset Council
Torbay Council
South Hams District Council
Environment Agency
Worthing Borough Council
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the Environment Agency on the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme CPO. The 5 week public inquiry closed in early 2024 and a decision is awaited.
- Advised Bristol City Council on its ‘City Leap’ initiative including the procurement and contracting strategy for the implementation of the initiative including the establishing the joint venture.
- Advised in relation to the Energy Island programme including a four week public inquiry relating to a tidal energy demonstration zone and proposals for waterfront and marina regeneration.
Davitt Jones Bould
Acting for a significant number of local authorities, Davitt Jones Bould covers transactional, litigation, commercial and public law issues and assists across a spectrum of development mandates, such as expansions, redevelopments and infrastructure projects. Additionally, the team handles public inquiries and judicial reviews. The department is co-led by Madeleine Davitt, who shares her time between London and Manchester, and Malcolm Iley in London, renowned for his expertise in procurement and compulsory purchase work. Sean Bulman handles commercial property matters for his council clients. Yohanna Weber provides environmental counsel for major public sector projects, while Philippa Hipwell specialises in aiding councils with substantial investment endeavours. Planning specialist John Qualtrough assists on major projects and Stephanie Hall also stands out within the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Madeleine Davitt; Malcolm Iley
Autres avocats clés:
Sean Bulman; Yohanna Weber; Philippa Hipwell; John Qualtrough; Stephanie Hall
Les références
‘As a local authority client, the team at DBJ provide us with invaluable assistance. The many capable individuals who make up the DJB team provide clear and easy-to-understand advice to help ensure LPAs say on top of negotiations with landowners and developers. They are attentive and proactive, actioning work quickly to get things over the line.’
‘Stephanie Hall is exceptionally knowledgeable, proactive and hard working. She has a fantastic understanding of planning and related law and also a clear understanding of client’s needs. She has provided excellent advice that has proven invaluable in securing positive outcomes for the LPA.’
‘We’ve worked with DJB Law for a few years now. They are always quick to respond to queries and deal with any issues arising. They are a friendly co operative company.’
Principaux dossiers
- Advised North Somerset Council on 36 day public inquiry against Bristol City Airport and their plans to expand the airport in both size and infrastructure.
- Assisted in defeating a judicial review challenge in the High Court against a Council’s development of a special needs school for profoundly disabled children.
- Advised many local authorities – including South Oxfordshire Council, North Somerset Council and others – on the implementation and management of the new Biodiversity Net Gain laws.
Freeths LLP
Freeths LLP's local government department assists an array of local government bodies in regeneration project and development, in energy and sustainability matters, and in joint ventures between public and private sectors. Additionally, the team is well-regarded for its planning expertise and both contentious and non-contentious matters related to telecoms infrastructure. The team is led by Birmingham-based procurement expert Nathan Holden who emphasises property projects. Duncan Tringham leads the local government practice in the South West and has led high profile developments. Clive Pearce, Ian Rowson, Alice Dockar and David Laurence deal with real estate matters, while Dan Cuthbert is the key contact for real estate disputes. The team is well-supported by managing associate Bahar Aminzadeh and senior associate Frances Astbury.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nathan Holden
Principaux clients
Plymouth City Council
The Cornwall Council
North Devon Council
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Gloucestershire County Council
Torfaen County Borough Council
Runnymede Borough Council
Waverley Borough Council
Rushmoor Borough Council
Walsall Borough Council
London Borough of Ealing
London Borough of Hackney
London Borough of Enfield
London Borough of Brent
London Borough of Newham
London Borough of Hillingdon
London Borough of Camden
London Borough of Sutton
London Borough of Lambeth
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Peterborough City Council
Leicester City Council
North East Lincolnshire Council
Telford and Wrekin Council
Milton Keynes Development Partnership
Bassetlaw District Council
Derby City Council
Nottinghamshire County Council
Sheffield City Council
West Northamptonshire Council
Broxtowe Borough Council
Buckinghamshire Council
Oxford City Council
Cambridge City Council
Mansfield District Council
Leeds City Council
Milton Keynes City Council
Derbyshire Dales District Council
East Lindsey District Council
Cambridgeshire County Council
Wokingham Borough Council
Nottingham City Homes Limited
Kirklees Council
Westmorland & Furness Council
The North Yorkshire Council
Fenland District Council
North East Derbyshire District Council
Ashfield District Council
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Newark & Sherwood District Council
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Peak District National Park
Staffordshire County Council
Bedford Borough Council
Somerset Council
Harborough District Council
Nottinghamshire Police Authority
Boston Borough Council
Old Bolsover Town Council
Welwyn & Hatfield Borough Council
Merton London Borough Council
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Pathfinder Legal Services Limited
Worcestershire County Council
Bolsover District Council
Kent County Council
Solihull MBC
Leicestershire County Council
Derbyshire County Council
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
Central Bedfordshire Council
Charnwood Borough Council
Hertfordshire County Council
Cherwell District Council
High Peak Borough Council
Reading Borough Council
Nottingham City Council
Oxfordshire County Council
Amber Valley Borough Council
Surrey County Council
Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council
Luton Borough Council
Swindon Borough Council
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Authority
Leicestershire County Council
Rugby Borough Council
Charnwood Borough Council
Birmingham City Council
Blaby District Council
Folkestone & Hythe District Council
Nottingham City Council
Thanet District Council
Transport for the North
Staveley Town Council
Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council
Luton Borough Council
Herefordshire Council
North Northamptonshire Council
Cumberland Council
Swindon Borough Council
North West Leicestershire District Council
North Somerset Council
Melton Borough Council
Cannock Chase District Council
Huntingdonshire District Council
Kingston Upon Thames London Borough
West Suffolk Council
Scape Group Ltd
Stratford Upon Avon District Council
Shropshire Council
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Mid Suffolk District Council
Tamworth Borough Council
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Middlesbrough Borough Council
Newcastle City Council
Durham County Council
Gateshead Council
Northumberland County Council
Kirklees Council
Mole Valley District Council
Guildford Borough Council
Wigan Council
Eden District Council
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Lancashire County Council
Halton Borough Council
Sefton Council
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Nottinghamshire County Council
West Midlands Combined Authority
Coventry City Council
Crawley Borough Council
Leicestershire County Council
Cambridgeshire County Council
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Gravesham Borough Council
East Sussex County Council
Woodstock Town Council
Southampton City Council
Westmorland and Furness Council
Sunderland City Council
Wyre Forest District Council
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Mole Valley District Council – Transforming Leatherhead – setting up and procuring a development partner and establishing an LLP for the purpose.
- Advising the West London Alliance (a partnership between the London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hillingdon and Hounslow) relating to matters arising under the Telecommunications Code.
- Assisting Royal Borough of Greenwich – providing a 360 degree commercial and planning law services, this involves acting as the Council’s de facto in-house legal services provider in commercial and planning law.
Weightmans LLP
Weightmans LLP‘s local government team advises large local authorities on the full range of developments, including green transport, public service transformation, devolution and regeneration projects. Additionally, the firm handles employment projects and advises on governance changes. The department is headed by Simon Goacher in Liverpool, who advises councils on change of governance, vires and member conduct. Morris Hill handles adult social care matters, while Marion Robinson focuses on childcare work, such as child protection, judicial review applications and children with disabilities. Stephen Johns assists on local authority commercial and PFI projects and principal associate Rob Atken-House advises on all aspects of planning law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Simon Goacher
Autres avocats clés:
Morris Hill; Marion Robinson; Stephen Johns; Rob Atken-House
Les références
‘Simon Goacher is a very experienced and knowledgeable local government specialist’
‘Very knowledgeable on LGPS Regs, and thorough in advice provided and suggestions on how to manage challenges. Readily contactable giving reassurance that we can get advice when needed, even with limited notice.’
‘Simon Goacher, excellent and pragmatic at all times.’
Principaux clients
West of England Combined Authority
Liverpool City Council
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Wigan MBC
Association of Directors of Public Health
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Nottinghamshire County Council
Hertfordshire County Council
Gloucestershire County Council
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Manchester City Council
EM Lawshare
NW Legal Consortium
Principaux dossiers
- Advising West Lancashire on its change of governance arrangements and adoption of a new constitution.
- Advising Sheffield City Council on setting up its not statutory inquiry into the street trees dispute
- Advising the partner local authorities on the Harlow and Gilston Town project including the setting up of a joint committee for improved governance and wide ranging planning advice.
Winckworth Sherwood LLP
Winckworth Sherwood LLP covers multi-disciplinary projects and has expertise in a range of services, including planning, real estate, residential and commercial development, regeneration, procurement, and contracts, as well as education, parliamentary agency and infrastructure, and finance. The local government department is headed by Joanna Bussell, who is the key contact for local government outsourcing and assists with the commercialisation of local government services involving the establishment of Local Authority Trading Companies (LATC). Colette McCormack is the firm’s national head of planning, advising on regeneration schemes; Lindsay Garratt provides this offering in London. Education expert Andrea Squires supports local authorities on a range of strategic projects, while Jane Wakeham is the group's key contact for parliamentary and infrastructure matters. Senior associate Matt Steinbrecher is recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Joanna Bussell
Autres avocats clés:
Colette McCormack; Lindsay Garratt; Andrea Squires; Jane Wakeham; Matt Steinbrecher
Principaux clients
Braintree District Council, 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
- Appointed by Bath and North East Somerset Council to establish a new charity for the Fashion Museum in Bath.
- Appointed to advise on Swindon Borough Council’s New Cultural Quarter. The New Cultural Quarter will include four major new build facilities, including a theatre, cinema, dance studio and art pavilion.
- Appointed by Mole Valley District Council to undertake an Options Appraisal with regard to developing a sustainable business model for Dorking Hall and also Pippbrook House.
Bates Wells
Advising local authorities, auditors and organisations linked to local authorities, Bates Wells assists with a range of services, particularly the spinning out of local government services to new charities and social enterprises, and on forming partnerships with other local authorities and not-for-profit entities. Augustus Della-Porta heads the department and has vast experience in the local government sector, advising on issues such as restructuring and spinning out services from local authorities. Matthew Smith is a public and regulatory specialist who works with a range of sector clients; Lindsay Draffan handles UK subsidy control (and formerly EU state aid) and public procurement is well-supported by senior associates Suhan Rajkumar and Charlie Miller.
Responsables de la pratique:
Augustus Della-Porta
Autres avocats clés:
Matthew Smith; Lindsay Draffan; Suhan Rajkumar; Charlie Miller
Les références
‘Richard Marke is excellent and one of the best legal professionals I have worked with.’
‘Bates Wells have advised us on successful challenges to three different public sector commissioning bodies’ procurement for the provision of services. In each instance they brought to their attention issues with the processes followed, evaluation and marking of our bids. All three decided to abandon their original procurement and undertake a fresh procurement.’
‘Charlie Miller (Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution Department) has been excellent. He has inspired confidence and helped to facilitate organisational decision making that deliver results and manage and maintain stakeholder relationships.’
Principaux clients
Waltham Forest Council
Workers’ Educational Association (WEA)
The Ramblers’ Association
Swindon Music Service
Football Foundation
Forward Trust
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Waltham Forest Council music service on its collaboration with 6 other music services.
- Advising Swindon Music Service on its collaboration with Gloucestershire Council’s music service.
- Advising Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) on its receipt of funds from several local authorities to fund its adult educational work, navigating both the new subsidy control and existing public procurement regimes.
BDB Pitmans
With particular strengths in the infrastructure space, BDB Pitmans‘s local government department advises local governments, combined authorities and passenger transport executives on a range of transport infrastructure schemes, as well as on the establishment of clean air and low emission zones. The practice is headed by Nick Evans, who is the key partner for infrastructure and connected environmental and planning issues. David Mundy is experienced in public procurement and state aid, as well as development schemes and local authority powers, while Tom Henderson handles infrastructure planning, in particular parking levies and clean air zones. Mustafa Latif-Aramesh, who was promoted to partner in June 2023 is also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nick Evans
Autres avocats clés:
David Mundy; Tom Henderson; Mustafa Latif-Aramesh
Les références
‘They have a best in class understanding of road user charging, a fairly niche area, but it was critical to us to get the best possible advice in what is always a contentious and difficult policy area.’
‘The knowledge and practical support of Rahul Bijlani is second to none. He is entirely unflappable, practical, helpful, available and approachable and I would work with him gladly at any time.’
Principaux clients
Transport for Greater Manchester
Manchester City Council and other authorities affected by HS2
East Suffolk Council and Coastal Partnership East
Bristol City Council and North Somerset Council
Transport for London
Northumberland County Council
Oxfordshire County Council
Newcastle City Council
Bath and North East Somerset Council
London Luton Airport Limited
Cambridgeshire County Council
South Yorkshire Pensions Authority
Westminster City Council
East Hertfordshire District Council
Principaux dossiers
- Advise local authorities across the country on clean air zones and low emission zones schemes, including the country’s largest in London and Greater Manchester.
- Advised all affected local authorities on the HS2 Phase 2b Bill.
- Advise DLUHC on the creation, regulation and powers of local authorities.
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Eversheds’ 'excellent reputation' is recognised by clients. The governments and infrastructure department is led by London-based Mukhtiar Tanda , Manchester-based Kuljeet Gill , Cardiff-based Huw Rolant Jones , and Sarah Jones and Gary Delderfield in Birmingham, who bring together expertise to assist in a wide range of governance and infrastructure matters, such as development and regeneration projects, procurement rules, and senior executive departures, as well as in inquiries, investigations and public sector pensions. Real estate expert Matthew Storer specialises in development, regeneration and infrastructure projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mukhtiar Tanda; Kuljeet Gill; Huw Rolant Jones; Sarah Jones; Gary Delderfield
Autres avocats clés:
Matthew Storer
Les références
‘Wider ranging amount of experience and it is adapted to suit client requirements. Our key contact is Michelle Moss will always make herself available on matters and adjust the team to suit the client requirements.’
‘Eversheds are very well equipped to recognise the differences in public sector advice and guidance and provide first class services to aid effective decision making and protection to sector clients.’
‘The team gives immediate response and turn arounds to any advice required. Greg Buckley is particularly effective and responsive.’
Principaux clients
The London Borough of Barnet
Thurrock Council
Manchester City Council
LB Hammersmith and Fulham
Principaux dossiers
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP‘s practice has strengths in procurement, real estate, planning, infrastructure and major projects, as well as regulatory work and litigation. Led by Ian Greenshields in Newcastle who covers a broad range of matters, such as waste and property projects, the team assists various local authorities, central government departments, agencies and public bodies. Real estate expert Martin Stacey ‘s practice covers town centre and retail schemes, as well as large mixed use schemes; Jonathan Bower is adept in regeneration projects for local councils; legal director Sarah White specialises in planning, highways, environment and local government projects, while legal director Sian Ballingall covers vires and governance matters and assists with real estate projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ian Greenshields
Autres avocats clés:
Martin Stacey; Jonathan Bower; Sarah White; Sian Ballingall
Principaux clients
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Bristol City Council
Broxbourne Borough Council
Cambridgeshire County Council
Chelmsford City Council
Cheltenham Borough Council
Cheshire East Council
Cherwell District Council
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
City of York Council
Copeland Borough Council
Cornwall Council
Cumbria County Council
Darlington Borough Council
Devon County Council
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Dover District Council
Durham County Council
East Hampshire District Council
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Eastbourne Borough Council
Eastleigh Borough Council
EM DevCo Limited (Leicestershire County Council, Nottingham County Council, Broxtowe Borough Council, Rushcliffe Borough Council, North West Leicestershire District Council)
Fareham Borough Council
Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Gloucester City Council
Greater London Authority
Guildford Borough Council
Hampshire County Council
Haringey Council
Hartlepool Council
Havant Borough Council
Herefordshire Council
Hertfordshire County Council
Hull City Council
Hyndburn Borough Council
Isle of Wight Council
Kirklees Council
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Leeds City Council
Lewes District Council
Liverpool City Council
London Borough of Brent
London Borough of Bromley Council
London Borough of Lewisham
London Borough of Newham
London Borough of Southwark
London Borough of Sutton
Medway Council
Mole Valley District Council
New Forest District Council
Newcastle City Council
North East Combined Authority
North East Lincolnshire Council
North Somerset Council
Northumberland Council
Oxford City Council
Perth & Kinross Council
Plymouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council
Reading Borough Council
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Rushmoor County Council
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sedgemoor District Council
Sheffield City Council
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Somerset County Council
Somerset West and Taunton Council
South Gloucestershire Council
South Hams District Council
South Holland District Council
South Somerset District Council
South Tyneside Council
Southend-on-Sea City Council
South Tees Development Corporation
Sunderland City Council
Stoke on Trent City Council
Surrey County Council
Swindon Borough Council
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Teignbridge District Council
Telford & Wrekin Council
Tewkesbury Borough Council
The Association of North East Councils Limited (North East Procurement Organisation)
The County Council of the City and County of Cardiff
Three Rivers District Council
Thurrock Council
Uttlesford District Council
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Watford Borough Council
West Berkshire District Council
West Lancashire Borough Council
Westminster City Council
West of England Combined Authority
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Westminster City Council
Wiltshire County Council
Worthing Borough Council
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the London Borough of Lewisham on a number of large scale planning applications. These include redevelopment of the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (also known as Creekside) and Surrey Canal Triangle (also known as New Bermondsey).
- Advised London Borough of Brent on the £70m phased housing regeneration project at Barham Park, a project delivered via a tri-partite development agreement between Notting Hill Housing, Brent Council and Countryside Properties.
- Advising Broxbourne Borough Council and Hertfordshire County Council as landowners who are promoting a site known as Brookfield Garden Village (BGV).