Local Government and Public Sector

Our local government expertise

Our local government expertise involves ensuring wrongful decisions by government bodies are challenged successfully, for example those by Defra and the Environment Agency, and acting in First Tier Tribunals where data requests have been refused. Our work helps to ensure public bodies have not abused their powers or acted unreasonably.

The team, which brings together a range of experts from across the firm, also [KG expertise here] and deal with referrals for deputyships from local authorities, along with provide training on deputyships for local authorities. Where needed, we’ll also challenge decisions from local authorities where they haven’t got it right.

Our work in the public sector

As part of a full-service law firm, we have a wide range of knowledge covering all aspects of public sector work – this includes working with bodies like the NHS, police and crime authorities and universities as well as on major construction projects with real estate developers. Our experience also extends to working alongside businesses who rely on the public sector for goods and services and supporting law enforcement with financial abuse work.

Our team help with challenging procurement contracts and negotiating works and planning decisions along with managing estates and drafting agreements and contracts which ensure your business remains commercial. We’ll also ensure to support you through difficult times with restructuring and insolvency guidance.

Members of our team have worked with and provided advice for Severn Trent Water and the National Grid in relation to contracts – from drawing up, reviewing and advising on agreements for R&D projects to project-managing dealings with ombudsmen and economic regulators.