Bevan Brittan LLP is well known in the region for advising on a wide range of local government matters, including cases involving PPP projects, employment issues and devolution matters. The client base includes local councils and ombudsman services. Bristol-based practice head Sarah Lamont focuses on employment law matters, while Chris Harper advises on transactional work, with particular expertise in handling regeneration and property development cases. Louise Robling is a key contact for contentious construction matters; Emily Heard acts on procurement cases; and Nadeem Arshad has expertise in advising clients from the energy sectors.

The team at Burges Salmon LLP is led by the ‘commercially astute‘ Gary Soloman, who focuses on planning and compulsory purchase order matters. The group is instructed by local authorities in cases concerning pensions, property developments, and energy and infrastructure projects. John Houlden‘s workload includes renewable energy projects, funding matters and procurement cases, and Emma Andrews is well versed in advising energy companies on financing issues. The ‘energetic and tireless‘ Daniel Whittle has experience in assisting with large regeneration schemes.

The team at Ashfords LLP garners praise for its 'depth of expertise, responsiveness, and pragmatic approach'. The group is well-versed in handling real estate and planning matters, often advising on housing developments and property-related litigation, and local authorities instruct the team on government funding grants issues. Based in Exeter, Robin De Wreede acts on strategic regeneration and development projects, and co-heads the practice with David Richardson, who specialises in planning and CPO matters. Lucy Woods advises on procurement proceedings in the retail, energy and housing sectors, and Ruth Yates handles procurement matters for clients in the marine and social care sectors.

Foot Anstey has 'deep knowledge of public procurement processes', and is often sought after for its expertise in handling the funding and regulatory aspects of projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Brian Hitchcock, who focuses on construction and procurement law matters, leads the team. Karen Bates handles a wide range of employment work, and Brian Hitchcock acts for NHS trusts and local authorities in projects.

Freeths LLP‘s practice is active in public and private sector energy projects, regeneration and development schemes, joint ventures and infrastructure matters. The group has been kept particularly busy advising on large-scale housing projects. Practice head Duncan Tringham‘s ‘ability to deliver high-quality, fast-paced advice makes him the go-to lawyer when timing matters‘. Other key practitioners to note include Michael Bray, who focuses on transport sector matters; Coralie McKeivor, a key contact for handling telecoms infrastructure projects; and Daniel Cuthbert, who regularly assists with property disputes.

Browne Jacobson LLP has a solid track record in acting for local authorities in a wide range of disputes, with particular expertise in advising on professional negligence claims. The team is led by Joanne Pruden, who handles disputes concerning social care issues. Dale Collins has extensive experience in assisting clients in the health and safety and environmental sectors with regulatory criminal matters, and Angela Williams acts for national health bodies in clinical negligence and psychiatric harm claims.

At TLT, the group’s workload includes advising local authorities on property, leasing and planning matters, procurement work, regulatory issues and litigation. The team is led by Bill Hull, who specialises in public procurement matters. David Isaacson is active on a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial cases, and Nicola Mead-Batten focuses on regulatory matters.

Trowers & Hamlins LLP is well known for handling planning and housing work for local authorities. The group has experience in advising on redevelopment work and regeneration schemes. The practice is jointly led by John Turnbull and Rory Stracey from the Exeter office; Turnbull stands out for his expertise in TUPE matters, and Stracey assists with housing issues. Stephen Moore and Gail White are key contacts for property acquisition cases. Lynne Rathbone left the firm in September 2024.