LOCAL AUTHORITIES

We are a specialist law firm dedicated to supporting local authorities and their arms‑length bodies across real estate, planning, construction, environmental and public law. We recognise the pressures you face, reduced resources, rising public expectations and the added complexity of devolution and LGR, while still being expected to deliver essential services and drive regeneration.

Our firm was founded over 25 years ago specifically to meet the needs of the public sector estate. That purpose continues to guide us today: providing high‑quality, reliable legal advice at rates that safeguard the public purse.

We are passionate about the Public Sector and the vital role it plays in shaping strong, resilient communities. We would welcome the opportunity to support you in delivering your ambitions.

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

• Advice relating to local government reorganisation

• Regeneration and large scale development projects.

• All aspects of Planning, CPO and Highways law including section 106, section 278/38 agreements.

• Real estate portfolio management including leases, licences, acquisitions, disposals for your operational and investment assets.

• Reports on title whether preparatory to developments and/or disposals.

• Contentious real estate, planning and construction issues including planning inquiries, appeals, judicial review and property litigation.

• Public procurement law and running an effective procurement process.  We have up to date experience of applying the consolidated UK procurement legislation and regularly advise on bid strategies and the effective management of the procurement process.

• Public Sector governance, vires and powers.

• Sustainability advice including net zero carbon transitioning and green leases.

• Partnering, collaboration and joint ventures.

• Construction law including bespoke construction contracts, professional appointments, and warranties.

• Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, proceedings in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) and court litigation.