Next Generation Partners

Leading Associates

Public sector in East Midlands

Browne Jacobson LLP

Browne Jacobson LLP‘s group advises its notable public sector clients in education, healthcare, and local government matters. Mark Blois has over 20 years of experience in education and governance, while Katie Michelon has a specialism in school intervention and Ofsted cases. Health and life sciences expert Gerard Hanratty is noteworthy. Sharing expertise in this sector, Nicola Evans and Heather Caddy are both recommended for their related advisory and inquest work. Government sector specialist Peter Ware advises on local government commercial matters. Anja Beriro predominantly deals with public projects and Sarah Erwin-Jones assists on children and adult social care services matters. Blois, Hanratty and Ware co-helm the offering.

Praxisleiter:

Mark Blois; Gerard Hanratty; Peter Ware


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Katie Michelon; Nicola Evans; Heather Caddy; Anja Beriro; Sarah Erwin-Jones


Referenzen

‘A responsive, experienced and friendly team with excellent client relationship skills and strong sector knowledge to help navigate challenging cases.’

‘I find Browne Jacobson particularly helpful at cross-boundary working within their team to deliver the client’s requirements. They are very customer-friendly and responsive.’

‘This practice is extremely client-focused. Lawyers understand the needs of the organisations they work with to an exceptional degree.’

Freeths LLP

Freeths LLP‘s practice is engaged by various clients, including local authorities, whom it advises on the remit of public sector matters. The team has a developing specialism in matters regarding the granting of new government grant initiatives. Gillian Roberts‘ expertise sits at the intersection of real estate and public sector work; Roberts regularly advises on education property matters. Maxine Chenoweth and Andrew Rathi advise local authority clients on development transactions. Consultant as of April 2025, Stephen Pearson leads the team.

Praxisleiter:

Stephen Pearson


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Gillian Roberts; Maxine Chenoweth; Andrew Rathi


Kernmandanten

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 Counc


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 Tham


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


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising 2 Councils, 2 National Parks and a wildlife charity on potential creation of new Habitat Biodiversity Vehicle.
  • Advising East Lindsey District Council on the creation, grant funding and leasing of the Campus for Future Living.
  • Advising Devon County Council on the creation of a new 4500 home Garden Village Proposal.

Geldards LLP

Geldards LLP‘s team is well-equipped to handle complex and high-value projects for its list of clients which includes various local authorities, government bodies and regulatory bodies, amongst others. Team lead Neil Walker routinely advises on major regeneration, development and investment projects, while Paul Hilsdon is engaged by local government clients on regeneration and city centre redevelopment schemes. Governance and public procurement expert Clare Hardy is a name to note, with a workload which includes conducting investigations into breaches of local authority codes of conduct.

Praxisleiter:

Neil Walker


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Paul Hilsdon; Clare Hardy


Referenzen

‘It is always reassuring to have Geldards on-board to provide commercially relevant and prompt advice about development and infrastructure project work. Familiarity and understanding of the environment in which their public sector clients operate is a key strength, as is their approachability and high level of knowledge.’

‘Paul Hilsdon is approachable, knowledgeable and responsive. Paul’s knowledge of his public sector environment is vast, and he takes time to understand the client and to provide strategic advice on complex matters.’

‘The availability of resources and subject matter experts to provide the necessary services within the required timescale is noteworthy, as well as having a clear understanding of client requirements and excellent communication.’

Kernmandanten

Derby City Council


Derbyshire County Council


Westmorland and Furness Council


Cumberland Council


Burnley Borough Council


Warrington Borough Council


Milton Keynes City Council


Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council


Rushmoor Borough Council


South Staffordshire District Council


Leeds City Council


Isle of Wight Council


Tees Valley Combined Authority


Shropshire Council


Cumberland Council


Oxfordshire County Council


Mansfield District Council


Harborough District Council


Nottingham City Council


Liverpool City Council


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting on a landmark DfT funded project regarding a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Trent since 2023.
  • Acted for Derbyshire County Council for over 20 years in relation to the public/private Markham Vale regeneration scheme at Junction 29A of the M1 motorway.
  • Provided legal support to Westmorland and Furness Council in dealing with a call-in of a decision of the Council’s Cabinet under the provisions of the Local Government Act 2000 and the Council’s constitution.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s offering regularly assists major Universities, colleges, and academies on the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Education, labour and pensions specialist Nicola Bennison helms the group and is lauded by clients for her ‘expert knowledge’. Bennison is a noteworthy name in senior management issues, complex grievances management, and strategic HR matters.

Praxisleiter:

Nicola Bennison


Referenzen

‚Their strong sector knowledge is invaluable, allowing them to anticipate challenges and provide clear, commercially sound guidance. They offer high levels of assurance through their expertise, ensuring clients feel supported and well-advised at every stage.‘

‚Nicola Bennison stands out for her expert knowledge, particularly her sector insights, and ability to instil real confidence in clients. Her range of knowledge is exemplary.‘

‚The individuals have a lot of experience which they draw on. Where we have had some tricky situations they have developed novel solutions. The individuals we work with are always very professional.‘

Kernmandanten

Nottingham Trent University


De Montfort University


Birmingham City University


University of Derby


ACS International Schools


Trent College


Sandwell College


Joseph Chamberlain College


Royal National College for the Blind


Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South


Wilkin Chapman Rollits

Wilkin Chapman Rollits' team is well-regarded for its capabilities handling complex and sensitive investigations into local government and public sector bodies, in addition to its dedicated legal debt recovery expertise. Group head Jonathan Goolden brings considerable experience in high-profile investigations. Further key contacts include Estelle Culligan who is equipped to advise on all aspects of good governance, and recoveries and insolvency proceedings expert Paul Bowden.

Praxisleiter:

Jonathan Goolden


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Estelle Culligan; Paul Bowden


Referenzen

‘Their expertise in local government law is unparalleled, with a team built largely of people with significant experience of working in local authorities.’

‘Their forensic analysis of the law and their ability to communicate effectively and tailor advice, as well as being solutions-based.’

‚Genuine expertise in local government governance and councillor standards.‘

Kernmandanten

Ashford Borough Council


Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council


Bradford Borough Council


Broads Authority


Buckhurst Hill Parish Council


Dudley Council


Flintshire County Council


Harborough District Council


Hertsmere Borough Council


Hinkley & Bosworth Borough Council


Lichfield District Council


Lincoln City Council


Louth Town Council


Maidstone Borough Council


Meopham Parish Council


North Hertfordshire District Council


North Warwickshire District Council


Nottingham City Council


Redbridge London Borough Council


Rushmoor District Council


South Kesteven District Council


Swale Borough Council


Thanet District Council


Thetford Town Council


Welwyn and Hatfield Borough Council


West Berkshire District Council


West of England Combined Authority


Axe Brue Internal Drainage Board


Bedford & River Ivel Internal Drainage Board


East Suffolk Internal Drainage Board


Lower Severn Internal Drainage Board


Ouse and Humber Internal Drainage Board


Somerset Drainage Boards


South Holland Internal Drainage Board


Trent Valley Internal Drainage Board


Lawyers in Local Government


Local Government Association


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising on the collection and recovery of all unpaid Council Tax cases for Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council as well as recovery of sundry and adult social care debts.
  • Acted on large and complex investigation of bullying, disrespect and disrepute allegations made by one councillor against another for Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council.
  • Providing ongoing Monitoring Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer provision and support to the Broads Authority.

Flint Bishop

Flint Bishop routinely advises a range of educational establishments, extending across the education sector, on matters including academy conversions, data protection, governance, and commercial contract issues. Stacey Cox sits as the head of the education team, lending her broad employment experience to various education clients. Briony McDermott is a key point of contact for academy conversions in particular.

Praxisleiter:

Stacey Cox


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Briony McDermott


Kernmandanten

DCG


The SENAD Group


Howes Percival LLP

Howes Percival LLP's team advises on the remit of issues spanning corporate, employment and immigration, insolvency, property, and construction. Team co-lead Graham Irons leverages his extensive employment knowledge to assist schools with parental complaints, amongst other issues. Fellow co-head Robert Starr is a recognised authority in health and safety law and a key contact for healthcare sector matters.

Praxisleiter:

Graham Irons; Robert Starr


Kernmandanten

Anchor Hanover Group


Broadland Housing Association Limited


South Holland District Council


Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk


South Norfolk Council


Saffron Housing Trust


Secretary of State for Business and Trade


Suffolk County Council


East Suffolk Council


Babergh Districk Council


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting for the Secretary of State in director disqualification proceedings arising out of the failure of Greensill Capital.