‘They have a lot of local government experience and this shows when dealing with them.’

‘The team that I have dealt with are very thorough and practical and don’t just give one option available, but a range and then advice based on their experience.’

‘ I find Matthew Gregson to be extremely approachable and a first class employment lawyer with a very good understanding of what the client wants, needs and expects. Matthew always makes himself available at short notice and immediately puts the client at ease, making them feel confident in how the matter is being handled.’

‘A highly skilled team with great personal skills, and excellent leadership.’

‘The diversity of the practice skills and competencies, along with the easy access to that wider team of specialists, makes this team unique.’

‘Amardeep Gill has great personal skills, and is brilliant at communicating with clients. He has a very astute legal mind, and a skillset to match his personality.‘

‘When issues have arisen, Bevan Brittan have come up with innovative solutions to overcome roadblocks, whilst advising us as client as to the procurement risks involved the whole way to enable us to take informed decisions.’

‘Kirtpal Kaur Aujla is always a pleasure to work with, she takes the time to engage with me very early and provides logical solutions.’

‘Kirtpal is always happy to liaise directly with in house client departments and is able to communicate using non technical language to assist with their understanding of the challenges involved.’

‘Kirtpal has been brilliant. She has worked closely with our in house legal advisor and the commissioners to reflect the aspirations to underpin the partnership with a more relational and productive commissioning agreement reflecting the outcomes and costs that matter.’

‘The public sector team has a wealth of knowledge coupled with practical know how. The are available to talk issues through as well as for specific pieces of advice.’

‘I have worked closely with Peter Ware on projects. Peter is careful to listen and understand viewpoints and issues impacting the respective authorities and factor these into his advice.’

‘Nothing is too much of problem. We don\’t have to chase as we know the matters are in hand. The responses are always spot on and appreciate the strategic imperative in relation to legal options available.’

‘We know Ben Standing as Ben (Out)standing for the exemplary service he provides, automatically reaching for relevant case law to set out our options for perusal.’

‘Denise Brosnan is superb with clients. She prepares comprehensive and helpful briefs, and her reviews of documentation are always accurate and thorough. Peter Wright also has an excellent eye for detail.’

‘This is an insurance team providing litigation services to local authorities. They are excellent. Their understanding of the law is second to none and their ability to work with the clients to get positive results is exemplary. I was recently involved in the case of DFX v Coventry City Council, a 15 day trial which DWF ran on behalf of the local authority. The teams dedication to detail, hard work and ability meant that the defendant won what was always going to be a difficult test case.’

‘Great strength in depth. The partners are excellent and all at the top of their field. Below them is an excellent layer of associates and the paralegals are all skilled and well-supervised.’

‘Denise Brosnan – great client management and intelligent approach to cases. Paul Donnelly – intelligent and robust with great tactical insight.’

‘Dedicated, hard working, exceptional insight into the unique aspects of working on cases for local government clients’

‘Derek Adamson and Denise Brosnan are a formidable team, who are a joy to work with. They bring unrivalled insight into the tactics and sensitivities of working for local government clients. Their attention to detail is second to none.’