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Dominic Swift’s team at Browne Jacobson LLP is at the forefront of trends in local government work, and has experience in academy conversions and the disposal of local authority assets. It also sets up companies for local authorities, and advises on consultation obligations, legitimate expectations, and Equality Act matters.

Freeth Cartwright LLP is appointed by 110 local authorities across the UK, assisting with shared services agreements, judicial reviews, and employment tribunals. In one highlight, the firm advised on the outsourcing of leisure management by Charnwood Borough Council. Philippa Dempster is the key contact.

Eversheds LLP’s national local government offering is partly serviced out of Nottingham. In one highlight, Nigel Sternberg assisted Lincolnshire Police Authority with an IT procurement project.

Geldards LLP has a track record in advising local authorities on property matters.

Weightmans LLP advised Northampton Borough Council on its community energy savings programme; and, on the governance front, assisted Mansfield District Council, Leicester Police and Wellingborough Council in a judicial review relating to a local theatre. The team also has a thriving police practice. John Riddell heads the practice.

Wilkin Chapman LLP is notable for its work in the area of public sector complaints and conduct investigations. Jonathan Goolden has advised on over 150 investigations of alleged misconduct by elected officials, and is ‘always assured’.

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