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.
Public sector in East Midlands
Browne Jacobson LLP
Praxisleiter:
Mark Blois; Gerard Hanratty; Peter Ware
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Katie Michelon; Nicola Evans; Heather Caddy; Anja Beriro; Sarah Erwin-Jones
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‘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
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‘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
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‚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
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‘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.