In the face of ongoing governmental reorganisation, central government requires pragmatic, solution-focused legal counsel.
Our dedicated team of central government lawyers excel in advising on innovative structures, such as multi-academy trusts, and fostering partnerships with both the charity and public sector.
Specialist legal support
We offer comprehensive assistance across a broad range of central government legal matters, including structuring major projects, property development and disposals, planning, intellectual property protection, Freedom of Information, procurement and subsidy control, taxation, and governance issues.
National legal advice
Our national team represents numerous central government departments and executive agencies, including the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Department for Education, Vehicle and Operator Services Agency, and the Isle of Man Government.
Our close relationships within these departments often position us to contribute to policy formation, develop standard documentation, and embed best practices. This collaborative approach ensures that our legal advice is not only theoretically sound but also practically applicable, addressing the unique challenges faced by central government entities.
By partnering with us, central government bodies gain access to a wealth of experience and a proactive team committed to delivering tailored central government legal advice solutions that drive effective governance and public service excellence.
Our expertise
We are appointed to numerous public sector frameworks, allowing public sector bodies to instruct us without initiating a new procurement process. Since 2013, we have been a panel member of Lawyers in Local Government (LLG), enabling over 30 local and public authorities to access our legal services. Our commitment to the public sector is further demonstrated by our active membership in the Procurement Lawyers' Association.
Our team advises on the following areas:
I have found Allison to be meticulous in her preparation and extremely professional in the provision of advice and guidance which has always been given with integrity, honesty and complete confidentiality.
