Public Sector

Against a backdrop of widespread reductions in public spending, you’re forced to make tough decisions to restrict services. Strategic planning is essential to clear policy direction, with an eye on statutory responsibilities and the regulatory environment - you’ll be used to striking a balance between policy goals and legislative requirements.

To get this right you need a team of public sector lawyers with extensive experience - and our team has provided sustained, high-quality legal support across the sector over many years, including central government, local authorities, education and other entities. Many of our lawyers have previously worked in the public sector, so we have a clear understanding of your priorities - and we will always make them the foundation of our advice to you.

We regularly advise public sector authorities on big transformational projects, outsourcing and procurement, regeneration schemes, pensions, investigations, and issues around governance. We can also support you on collaborations between the public sector and the private sector (including project handback), or the third sector - whichever side of the table you’re sitting on.

We are proud to have been appointed to several Crown Commercial Services frameworks. In addition to our existing public sector contracts, these appointments reinforce the strength and depth of our practice and our strong relationship with the UK government.