Our understanding of economic and political challenges, people, place and public law means that we are uniquely positioned to advise local government bodies – helping them to achieve practical solutions whilst minimising risk.
Our reputation as the ‘go-to’ firm for local authorities has its roots in our long-standing, close association with the public sector and our specialism in public law.
We work with local authorities across the UK and are appointed on all the major local government and public sector panels.
We advise on all areas relevant to local government work, including:
Our team members advise on infrastructure projects, construction contracts, major regeneration projects, shared services arrangements, outsourcing and procurement projects.
We are known for our innovative approach that ensures the objectives of a project are placed at the heart of the transaction with the law as a tool for achieving them, rather than a hurdle.
We support local authorities on real estate work, planning law, social housing, construction projects and disputes ranging from a housing claim through to a judicial review.
Our administrative law team has an unrivalled reputation for acting for parties in judicial reviews, injunctions, and statutory reviews and appeals.
Our technology and data team advise on the full range of information law including ICT outsourcing, the procurement of hardware and software and, in relation to data protection, freedom of information and privacy.
We are one of a few firms that also provides parliamentary agency services and advice on electoral law.
1 May 2025
With local elections taking place this week, Returning Officers and their teams may be considering what options are open to the disgruntled candidate or elector who seeks to challenge a result. Emyr Thomas explains. Problems at the count? Act quickly! If, following the declaration, something significant happens which could give rise to a challenge (for…
Read more11 February 2025
On 10 December 2024, the Court of Appeal delivered a significant judgment in Test Valley Borough Council v Chala Fiske [2024] EWCA Civ 1541, providing essential guidance on the scope of planning condition variations permissible under section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. This decision has substantial implications for local planning authorities…
Read more4 February 2025
Introducing our definitive work on heat network regulation – a comprehensive guide that cuts through the complexity of a rapidly evolving regulatory regime. In this landmark analysis, we have meticulously scrutinised every aspect of the forthcoming Heat Networks (Market Framework Regulations) 2025, the accompanying consultations, and the draft authorisation conditions. With the regulatory landscape still…
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