Delivering ‘expert advice with professionalism’ is a key tenet of Bevan Brittan LLP‘s local government practice, which works closely with local authorities on complex governance and reorganisation matters, PFI and PPP projects, and disputes. Advising on local government health and safety cases is another strength of the practice, along with acting on children’s services cases. Ash Woodcock leads the practice which stands out for its ‘expertise and availability ‘, with Judith Hopper also playing a key role in the team. David Kitson has expertise in public and governance work, while James Teagle is skilled at handling land-based disputes. Jessica Boardman is ‘knowledgeable and practical’.
Local government in Yorkshire
Bevan Brittan LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Ash Woodcock
Autres avocats clés:
Judith Hopper; David Kitson; James Teagle; Jessica Boardman
Les références
‘The Bevan Brittan team have a very broad range of experience and expertise that covers the diverse needs of our Local Authority. They deliver expert advice with professionalism and often respond to very challenging timelines.’
‘The team in procurement has the complementary strengths and specialisations which means that they were able to address our particular needs.’
‘Jessica Boardman was knowledgeable and practical, and was able to advise us in a way that avoided a potential legal challenge to a procurement exercise.’
Principaux clients
Cardiff Council
Shropshire Council
Folkestone & Hythe District Council
City of Wolverhampton Council
South Tyneside Council
Oxfordshire County Council
London Borough of Merton Council
London Borough of Brent Council
Bradford Metropolitan District Council
London Borough of Havering Council
London Borough of Haringey Council
Malvern Hills District Council
East Devon District Council
Royal London Borough of Greenwich Council
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Bradford Metropolitan District Council on the disposal of multiple property assets with an estimated combined value of £45m.
- Commissioned by LLG (Lawyers in Local Government), CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) and SOLACE (Society of Local Authority Chief Executives) to draft a code of professional practice for carrying out the roles of the three key local government statutory officers.
- Advising North Yorkshire Combined Authority in relation to a multi-million pound home energy upgrade scheme for individual private homes.
Pinsent Masons LLP
Pinsent Masons LLP‘s local government practice is ‘calm, knowledgeable and solution-focused’, and acts for a vast number of local authorities on high-profile schemes. The team works closely with energy specialists at the firm, and is skilled at handling infrastructure developments and project financings. Anne Bowden leads the practice that is ‘very well known for infrastructure but also excellent for regeneration projects’, and is recognised for her local authority regeneration work. Jon Riley is a skilled planning lawyer, and advises on major regeneration schemes, while Nick McDonald has extensive energy expertise.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anne Bowden
Autres avocats clés:
Jon Riley; Nick McDonald
Les références
‘Calm, knowledgeable and solution-focused. Team players who I am always pleased to work with on long-term complex projects.’
‘I am always pleased to work with Nick McDonald. His knowledge and collaborative approach are valuable and ensure negotiations don’t end in confrontation.’
‘The team is very well known for infrastructure but also excellent for regeneration projects.’
Principaux clients
Durham County Council
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Leeds City Council
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
London Borough of Wandsworth
Westminster City Council
London Borough of Barnet
London Borough of Islington
Maidstone Borough Council
London Borough of Camden
London Borough of Hackney
London Borough of Southwark
Richmond upon Thames Council
London Borough of Enfield
South Gloucestershire Council
South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council
London Borough of Haringey
Kent County Council
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for London Borough of Wandsworth on its two largest council estate regeneration projects which will deliver over 4500 new homes.
- Advising IAMP LLP (a joint venture between Sunderland and South Tyneside Councils) on the major advanced manufacturing park to service Nissan in the northeast.
- Acting as sole legal adviser to West Yorkshire Combined Authority across its grant funding and infrastructure programmes in West Yorkshire.
Walker Morris LLP
Governance, procurement, and freedom of information matters are all strengths of the team at Walker Morris LLP, and the practice regularly advises local authorities as well as private sector clients on local government projects, developments, frameworks, and contracts. Ben Sheppard and Chris Woodthorpe lead the practice; Sheppard has expertise in PPP projects, subsidy control, and procurement law, while Woodthorpe specialises in regeneration and development transactions. Sarah Ward has competition expertise, particularly advising on state aid and subsidy control issues, while Lee Gordon specialises in planning and infrastructure mandates. Carly Thorpe and Lynsey Oakdene are also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ben Sheppard; Chris Woodthorpe
Autres avocats clés:
Sarah Ward; Lee Gordon; Carly Thorpe; Lynsey Oakdene
Les références
‘Walker Morris has a good range of experience and understanding of the PFI sector’s nuances. They provide practical and innovative legal solutions that align with the intricate financial, contractual, and commercial aspects of PFI projects. Their ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships ensures effective collaboration and successful outcomes.’
Principaux clients
Arun District Council
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Barnsley Premier Leisure
Bradford Metropolitan Council
Cumberland Council
Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities
Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust
Every Child Matters Academy Trust
FCC Environment
Harrogate Borough Council
Homes England
Kier Construction Limited
Kier Property Developments Limited
Lancashire County Council
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
North Yorkshire Council
Oil and Pipeline Agency
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council on governance matters and the contractual and funding strategy (involving community investment) for an innovative project to be delivered in partnership with a community energy society, for the installation, maintenance, and management of up to 1000 solar PV installations across the council’s housing stock.
- Advising the 5 Garden Town partner authorities in relation to the delivery of Harlow Garden Town.
- Advising Arun District Council in relation to a high-value district wide combined cleansing services contract and related procurement matters.
Addleshaw Goddard
Planning, infrastructure and property matters, and litigation are all strengths of the local government practice at Addleshaw Goddard. The team acts on major transactions in the energy, transport, and public infrastructure sectors, and is skilled at handling procurement cases. Anna Heaton leads the practice, specialising in developments and public sector investment projects, along with Ian Smith, who advises on commercial property work. Sara Gilmore focuses on infrastructure projects and partnering arrangements, while Paul Hirst has rail and transport expertise. Richard Goodfellow and Louise Dobson are also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Anna Heaton; Ian Smith; Sara Gilmore
Autres avocats clés:
Paul Hirst; Richard Goodfellow; Louise Dobson
Les références
‘This practice has managed to deal with everything that has been thrown at them from planning and infrastructure, general property matters, and litigation, all in a timely fashion, pulling in additional resources as and when required to meet the sometimes tight timelines.’
‘They have always acted promptly and effectively when dealing with very complex matters on railway station projects.’
Principaux clients
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
The Council of the Borough of Kirklees
Luton Borough Council
West Midlands Combined Authority
Hartlepool Development Corporation
Leeds City Council
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus
Kingston-Upon-Hull City Council
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Genr8 Kajima Regeneration
London Luton Airport Limited
Greater London Authority
London Legacy Development Corporation
Transport for London
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in relation to the Bradford Live project, a £50.5m regeneration of a prominent city centre building into a new multi-purpose entertainment venue.
- Advised Kingston-Upon-Hull City Council in relation to the procurement of a development partner for the East Bank Urban Village Project, which aims to develop 850 homes on brownfield land on the East Bank of the River Hull.
- Advised South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority on its assessment of bus franchising under the Bus Services Act.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper’s local government practice is ‘efficient, well organised and the team is very pleasant to work with’, and advises on major procurement projects, planning issues, and local government powers. Transport and energy are key areas of focus for the team, with de-carbonisation a particular area of strength. Team head Robert Smith has ‘exceptional knowledge’, and works for combined authorities on complex matters related to heavy and light rail, as well as bus networks. Smith is noted alongside Ntsakisi Baloyi Rigby for being ‘helpful, polite and explaining things clearly’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Robert Smith
Autres avocats clés:
Ntsakisi Baloyi Rigby
Les références
‘DLA Piper is efficient, well organised and the team is very pleasant to work with. They’re always responsive and turn around work to a high standard.’
‘In our area of work, specifically regulated transport such as Bus Reform, individuals such as Robert Smith and Ntsakisi Baloyi Rigby have exceptional knowledge, not only about the legal perspectives but the operational factors in the industry which allow them to bring their legal knowledge to life. They are always helpful, polite and explain things clearly and are a pleasure to work with as part of our extended team.’
Principaux clients
Manchester City Council
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Transport for Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
North East Combined Authority
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Transport for Wales
Tyne & Wear Passenger Transport Executive
Principaux dossiers
- Advising MCC on a landmark public procurement of clean energy through a virtual power purchase agreement with AGR.
- Advising TfGM and GMCA on the successful implementation of bus franchising across the whole of Greater Manchester.
- Advising South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority on taking operation of the Supertram system in-house.
Freeths LLP
Freeths LLP‘s local government team offers a comprehensive service to local authorities, frequently advising on intricate town centre regeneration projects. Members of the practice advise on all aspects of local government work, spanning tax, property litigation, and town planning issues. Liz Banks is key to the practice, with expertise in commercial developments, fund management, and acquisitions and disposals. Penny Simpson and Frank Suttie are further key names to note.
Autres avocats clés:
Liz Banks; Penny Simpson; Frank Suttie
Les références
‘Adaptable to the demands of the work with very knowledgeable staff, always willing to offer solutions and ideas to improve the service we receive.’
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 Ealing
London Borough of Hackney
London Borough of Harrow
London Borough of Havering
London Borough of Hillingdon
London Borough of Lambeth
London Borough of Newham
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
Mole Valley District Council
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
Surrey County 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
- Acting for Leeds City Council, the local authority of the City of Leeds in West Yorkshire in delivering large, city-wide “natural capital” project.
- Acting for Horsham District Council which is leading a group of councils to deliver a new scheme called the Sussex North Offsetting Water Scheme.
- Acted for West Northampton Council: ZEBRA Project -grant funding of a bus operator under a complex multi-party arrangement.