Showcasing dedicated local government sector expertise — covering all elements of governance, regeneration, and planning issues — Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP has a ‘thorough understanding’ of complex procurement projects. The team is highly accustomed to handling employment and TUPE matters, with an additional focus on housing development disposals. Birmingham-based department head Matthew Gregson focuses on senior-level departures and disciplinary issues. Claire Ward mainly acts for monitoring officers and members, while Mark Cook handles joint ventures. Douglas Mullen is knowledgeable in the social housing sphere, and Stuart Evans leads the firm’s planning law division. Emma Lloyd is also recommended.
Local government in West Midlands
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
Praxisleiter:
Matthew Gregson
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Claire Ward; Mark Cook; Douglas Mullen; Stuart Evans; Emma Lloyd; Alex Lawrence; Gayle Monk
Referenzen
‘Anthony Collins has a thorough understanding of Local Government Law and the context of Local Government Practice.’
‘Mark Cook and Emma Lloyd both understand the needs of Local Government and provide commercially focused, cost-effective advice.’
‚Particularly strong in all fields of law relating to local government. As such, they are a one-stop shop and can provide rounded and holistic advice on major projects and initiatives. I have also found their advice to be pragmatic and grounded in reality, which is key when advising on local government matters where the wider environmental context has a bearing.‘
Kernmandanten
Birmingham City Council
Coventry City Council
Shropshire Council
Buckinghamshire Council
Leicester City Council
Cheltenham Borough Council
London Borough of Islington
West Northamptonshire Council
North Northamptonshire Council
Newcastle City Council
London Borough of Haringey
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
East Midlands Combined Authority
Wiltshire County Council
Blackpool Council
Southend on Sea City Council
Highlight-Mandate
- Provided legal support to West Northamptonshire Council for the procurement of residual waste treatment services and management of household waste recycling centre services via a competitive dialogue. The value of the waste services over the potential 15 year term is £237,000,000.
- Supported Blackpool Council with securing a grant funding facility of up to £90million from Homes England pursuant to the Brownfield, Infrastructure and Land Fund programme.
- Undertook a full review of Southend City Council’s constitution, making sure that its rules and procedures were legally compliant and reflected the needs of the Council.
Browne Jacobson LLP
Headed up by the Birmingham-based trio of Ben Standing, Zo Hoida, and Bridget Tatham, Browne Jacobson LLP has considerable expertise in complex strategic mitigation claims, allegations of contempt and conspiracy cases, and breach of obligation disputes. On the transactional side, the practice is experienced in handling acquisitions on behalf of local councils, with Alex Kynoch routinely advising local governments on public procurement initiatives. Tatham is highly regarded in the insurance space, James Arrowsmith focuses on safeguarding incidents, and Matthew Harpin is noted for his personal injury litigation practice.
Praxisleiter:
Ben Standing; Zo Hoida; Bridget Tatham
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Thomas Howard; James Arrowsmith; Alex Kynoch; Matthew Harpin; Simon Brooks; Jan Cumming; Victoria Searle; Dan Insole
Referenzen
‘The team is responsive and is mindful of how to manage relationships with clients and insurers well. They make a concerted effort to be on top of the legal developments.‘
‘The team understands the political environment in local government.’
‘Excellent specialist local government team in Birmingham.’
Kernmandanten
London Borough of Croydon
Lichfield District Council
Thurrock Council
Dacorum Borough Council
Oxford City Council
Sedgemoor District Council
Shropshire Council
Bath & North East Somerset
Staffordshire County Council
High Peak Borough Council
London Borough of Sutton
Birmingham City Council
West Midlands Combined Authority
Derby City Council
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Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Headed up by the Birmingham-based duo of Amardeep Gill and Christopher Plumley, Trowers & Hamlins LLP routinely oversees the funding, development, and construction stages of major procurement projects. The practice has a strong track record in representing city councils and major trusts, focusing on corporate governance and commercial contract issues. Gill is an experienced local government lawyer, focused on ticketing and transport projects, while Plumley is highly knowledgeable in regeneration initiatives. Louise Sebastian has extensive insight into waste disposal contract matters and complex grant agreements. Rita Bange is recommended for her development work.
Praxisleiter:
Amardeep Gill; Christopher Plumley
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Louis Sebastian; Rita Bange; Victoria Thornton
Referenzen
‘We have great personal contact with a small team, good communication, and updates.’’Chris Plumley brings expertise and understanding of the complexities of development and urban regeneration projects and the context within which the legal elements need to fit. He works very well within multi-disciplinary teams and provides clear and incisive inputs to address issues, anticipate future challenges and provides reassurances that are needed to help guide clients through the contractual and wider challenges of projects.‘
‘Amardeep Johal, Gemma Fairbrother, Hafsah Jahan — all great confidantes and advisors who get the job done.’
‘In our experience, the Trowers team is solution-oriented. They strive to achieve a deep understanding of the outcomes required and provide expert advice to help achieve these requirements. They communicate exceptionally well with clients and develop relationships. We have worked with the Trowers team for over ten years on multiple projects.’
Kernmandanten
West Midlands Combined Authority
Birmingham City Council
West Midlands Pension Fund
West Midlands Combined Authority
Multiple Local Authorities
WM5G
Wirral Borough Council
Lichfield District Council
Nottingham City Council
East Midlands Devolopment
Rugby Borough Council
East Midlands Combined Authority
Oxfordshire County Council
Sheffield City Council
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
Buckinghamshire Council
Ashfield Borough Council
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
The English Heritage Trust
Numerous Local Authorities
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) on a number of complex and pathfinder projects.
- Advised Birmingham City council on Druids Heath estate regeneration – 15-year scheme, 3,200 units over 5 phases.
- Advised East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) on a variety of legal matters (commercial, procurement, property, employment and governance) since its establishment in 2024.
Bevan Brittan LLP
Fielding specialists in regeneration, commercial contract, and procurement matters, Bevan Brittan LLP regularly represents an array of local councils and London boroughs. The team is especially well-versed in advising on the new Procurement Act of 2023, alongside managing complex constitutional and governance arrangements. Operating out of Birmingham, Ash Woodcock leads the outfit, predominantly specialising in assisting with tech outsourcing projects, while Rebecca Pendlebury concentrates on development schemes. Adam Kendall is a health and safety expert, and Kirtpal Kaur Aujla is highly knowledgeable on service restructuring projects.
Praxisleiter:
Ash Woodcock
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Adam Kendall; Rebecca Pendlebury; Kirtpal Kaur Aujla; Julia Jones; Philip McCourt; Louise Mansfield; Claire Hamlin; Vicky Maher
Referenzen
‚Bevan Brittan delivers exceptional service tailored to our needs. Their extensive experience greatly benefits the Council. They consistently manage processes and relationships to ensure our objectives are effectively met. This approach is applied across all service areas and the council’s requirements. Bevan Brittan has provided legal support on a range of complex transactional and advisory matters, working closely with our in-house legal team, procurement, and client departments.‘
‚Bevan Brittan is highly responsive, promptly addressing our queries and concerns. Their proactive communication ensures that we are always informed and supported, allowing us to navigate complex legal matters with confidence.‘
‘The Bevan Brittan team is exceptional, comprising a unique skill set. They work collaboratively with us as an extension of our legal team, providing concise and informative advice, innovative suggestions, and assurance along with value-added benefits. Their ability to think outside the box and offer creative solutions has been particularly valuable. For instance, they have delivered innovative solutions for the procurement of public services and projects. Their support has been invaluable in the areas of social care and education, offering assistance at short notice and providing training. Members of the Commercial Property team have attended our office, joined team meetings, and engaged with our team members.‘
Kernmandanten
The County Council of the City and County of Cardiff
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Nottinghamshire County Council
Walsall Council
Lawyers in Local Government (LLG), the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (Solace)
London Borough of Hounslow
Kent County Council
Warrington Borough Council
Tees Valley Mayoral Combined Authority
Newham London Borough Council
City of York Council
Birmingham City Council
Wolverhampton City Council
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Sandwell Council
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted three major organisations with the creation of important new joint guidance on the responsibilities of key local government figures: The Code of Practice on Good Governance for Statutory Officers.
- Advising Nottinghamshire County on its complex and high-profile procurement of a joint venture partner to manage catering, cleaning and facilities management services to Council facilities, more than 200 Schools across Nottinghamshire Schools, as well as other local authorities, fire authorities and third-party customers.
- Advised Wolverhampton City Council in reviewing, negotiating and exchanging the documentation with Muse to enable English Cities Fund (a joint venture between Muse, Legal & General and Homes England) to deliver the development of City Centre West.
Freeths LLP
With Nathan Holden acting as the national head and Mitchell Ball leading the Birmingham-based offering, Freeths LLP is highly regarded for its experience in mixed-use development projects and acquisitions for local governments. The team’s expertise extends to complex framework agreements and tender processes, with Holden routinely advising on commercial contracts. Ball is a residential development specialist, Lucy Jackson handles property finance issues, while Birmingham-based Perveen Akhter is a construction law expert. Nikki Guest and Maxine Chenoweth are also highlighted for their knowledge in commercial development transactions and disposals.
Praxisleiter:
Nathan Holden; Mitchell Ball
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Lucy Jackson; Perveen Akhter; Nikki Guest; Maxine Chenoweth; Mohammad Sajjad; Paul Bownes; Hannah Greatbatch; Shireen Eliyas; Laura Cope; Sharon Rai
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 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
Highlight-Mandate
- Act for Derby City Council in relation to its procurement of a strategic development partner to deliver the regeneration of key flagship areas in Derby City Centre.
- Advising the Woking Council in connection with its responsibilities arising from lending around £1.2bn to a series of companies it owns and is in joint venture with that are in financial difficulties.
- Advising St Helens Council in the delivery of their landmark Town Deals Project.
Pinsent Masons LLP
Leveraging considerable knowledge in mixed-use regeneration schemes for local governments and complex planning applications, Pinsent Masons LLP counts major local councils and governmental authorities among its key clients. In Birmingham, the duo of Rebecca Rowley and Lucy Thomas co-head the outfit; Rowley is an expert in advising on house-led development and infrastructure schemes, while Thomas is knowledgeable on all aspects of planning law. Kultar Khangura consistently acts on behalf of energy and infrastructure clients, and Heidi Slater is knowledgeable on acquisitions. Sophie Carlile is also recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Rebecca Rowley; Lucy Thomas
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kultar Khangura; Heidi Slater; Sophie Carlile; Matt Fox
Referenzen
‚Client-focused, knowledgeable, calm, and team players working on some very interesting projects.‘
‚Lucy Thomas is excellent on planning/CPO matters for regeneration and development projects. She has comprehensive knowledge of the sector and her calm and logical approach is very reassuring to clients – and exceedingly helpful to rest of the professional team.‘
‚Good knowledge of legislation and process.‘
Kernmandanten
Coventry City Council
Wolverhampton City Council
Birmingham City Council
Worcestershire County Council
Ebbsfleet Development Corporation
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
LB Harrow
Cornwall Council
Homes England
Durham County Council
Westminster City Council
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Sandwell MBC
Northumberland County Council
LB Haringey
Suffolk County Council
Sunderland City Council and South Tyneside Council
Cambridgeshire County Council
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Lovell Partnerships Limited
Muse Places Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Muse Places Limited on the Arden Cross development agreement under which Arden Cross Limited, the consortium of landowners (including Birmingham City Council, Packington Estate and Coleshill Estate) owning land around the HS2 stations site, appoint Muse as master developer for the long-term delivery of the area.
- Advising Wolverhampton City Council on development of their strategically important Canalside South scheme by regional Wavensmere.
- Advising Coventry City Council on delivery of the Coventry City Centre South scheme.
Weightmans LLP
Providing a range of support to local authorities — spanning from major regeneration projects, construction disputes, and public procurement initiatives — Weightmans LLP is highly renowned for its planning and redevelopment expertise. The ‘outstanding’ Simon Goacher heads the team from Liverpool, while in Birmingham, John Gregory is a specialist commercial and practical planning lawyer. Chris Webb-Jenkins primarily acts for social care providers and health trusts, Henry Bermingham concentrates on occupiers’ liability cases, and Richard Vaughan is also noted for his non-contentious construction law knowledge.
Praxisleiter:
Simon Goacher
Weitere Kernanwälte:
John Gregory; Chris Webb-Jenkins; Henry Bermingham; Richard Vaughan
Referenzen
‘Very good team.’
‘Simon Goacher – outstanding Local Government expert’.
Kernmandanten
West of England Combined Authority
Association of Directors of Public Health
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Liverpool City Council
Hertfordshire County Council
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Manchester City Council
EM Lawshare
NW Legal Consortium
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting as legal adviser for Rugby Borough Council at meetings of the Council’s planning committee.
- Acting for North East Lincolnshire Council on a number of projects for North East Lincolnshire Council involving the redevelopment of Market Square and the seafront to create new retail opportunities and public realm.
- Advising Peterborough City Council on a complex section 106 agreement relating to a sustainable urban extension scheme comprising 5,350 dwellings.