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Trowers & Hamlins LLP

HERON HOUSE, ALBERT SQUARE, MANCHESTER, M2 5HD, ENGLAND
Tel:
Work 0161 211 0000
Fax:
Fax 0161 211 0001
DX:
14323 MANCHESTER
Web:
www.trowers.com
Email:
Muscat, Manchester, Manama, London, Jeddah, Exeter and 4 more

What we say about the firm's legal practice in North West

Human resources

Within Employment, tier 4

Mike Gaskell heads the team atTrowers & Hamlins LLP, which has been dealing with increasing numbers of multiple claims against the same employer, and also acts for Kier Limited.

Projects, energy and natural resources

Within Private finance initiative (PFI),

Eversheds LLP saw the departure of Mike Mousdale to Trowers & Hamlins LLP, but can still call upon the expertise of the well-regarded Jackie Heeds, who specialises in PFI/PPP work across a range of sectors including housing, education, defence and leisure.

Public sector

Within Local government, Trowers & Hamlins LLP is a third tier firm,

The substantial and dynamic team at Eversheds LLP won a number of key clients, including 38 North West authorities. Recent work includes advising on collaborations and strategic partnerships. Suzanne Gregson joined from Howarth Goodman, while Michael Mousdale left for Trowers & Hamlins LLP.

Real estate

Within Construction, tier 4

Trowers & Hamlins LLP displays ‘very keen knowledge of the housing and construction industry’. Katie Saunders has ‘excellent knowledge of construction-related issues and EU procurement’, and Paul Hyland is also recommended.

Within Social housing, Trowers & Hamlins LLP is a first tier firm,

Bolstered by the arrival of Paula Hamer from Pannone LLP, Trowers & Hamlins LLP’s ten-partner multi-disciplinary practice ranges from stock transfers to regeneration projects. ‘Technically competent, articulate and accessible’ team head Mike Gaskell advised newly established housing provider Gwynedd Community Homes on the acquisition of the entire housing stock of Gwynedd Council by way of LSVT.

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