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Eversheds LLP acted on major regeneration schemes in Abergavenny and at former Corus steelworks. Huw Jones advised local authorities on mass equal pay claims, while civil litigator Nicola Williams worked as part of a cross-office team advising Cornwall Council on a PFI contract dispute. Bridgette Wilcox provides a ‘very responsive service and has excellent knowledge’ on public procurement, acting for Oxfordshire Council and the Assembly Government.

Geldards LLP’s practice is led by public law specialist Huw Williams and advises local and national park authorities as well as the Assembly Government. Williams successfully acted in resisting a High Court judicial review in Iceland Frozen Foods v Newport City Council. Kim Howell and Emma Burns have experience defending local authorities in mass equal pay claims.

Hugh James’ team is led by Ioan Prydderch, with key clients including local authorities, the Assembly Government and University of Wales Institute. Gareth Williams handles litigation, while Richard Lane focuses on procurement. In social care, Mark Powell QC specialises in child protection issues. Shaun Jamieson joined from M & A Solicitors LLP and provides public law expertise.

Morgan Cole’s strength lies in health and social care, acting for local health boards, NHS trusts and regulatory bodies. Eve Piffaretti specialises in mental health equality. In the education sector, Emyr Lewis is experienced in high-value projects, while Matthew Smith leads on employment matters. The firm also advised on multiple race discrimination claims.

Clarkslegal LLP acts for local government, with a niche in environmental waste management. Public sector specialist Julie James advised Blaenau Gwent Council in relation to an ethical standards enquiry and reorganising educational arrangements.

Dolmans Solicitors’ Justin Harris advises on legislation, procurement and joint venture agreements. Key client Swansea Council was advised on pension fund matters, management matters relating to Liberty Stadium, and successful employment tribunal appeals. Adrian Oliver advises police authorities.

M & A Solicitors LLP provides ‘professional service and accurate advice’. West Sussex Council remains a key client, with PFI/PPP specialist Deryn Rees advising on property sales and waste management. Rachelle Sellek and newly promoted partner Claudia Le Gros advised on the provision of academy schools. The team lost Jeremy Williams, who left for an in-house position, while Shaun Jamieson moved to Hugh James.

Niche education law practice Russell Jones & Walker is led by Michael Imperato, who is ‘extremely knowledgable and very direct – he does not waste time side-tracking issues’. Imperato recently challenged the Assembly Government on refusing funding provision to a further education pupil, and acted for certain Welsh schools fighting closure.

MLM Cartwright specialises in education and health matters. Chris Mayers has experience defending local authorities and NHS trusts.

Red Kite Law’s Donna Purchase leads on employment issues for Pembrokeshire College and Pembrokeshire Housing Association.

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