Burges Salmon LLP delivers a comprehensive administrative and public law service to both public and private sector clients through its large, multi-disciplinary team. The practice spans procurement, subsidy control, judicial review, public law disputes, inquiries, and investigations. Gary Soloman, a former local government lawyer, co-heads the team and is noted for his expertise in compulsory purchase, compensation, and planning challenges. John Houlden, also co-head, specialises in procurement and advises public and regulatory bodies across key sectors including defence, education, healthcare, and energy.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hard-working, efficient and reliable public law team.’
- ‘Gemma Ludgate is quite formidable; she is able to deal with tricky issues with laser-like focus.’
Key clients
- UK Covid-19 Inquiry
- Post Office Limited
Work highlights
Appointed to act for the Post Office Limited from September 2023 as Representative to the Post Office in the ongoing high-profile Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, advising the Post Office through Phases 5, 6 and 7 of the Inquiry hearings and supporting on ongoing disclosure to the Inquiry.
Practice head
Gary Soloman; John Houlden
Other key lawyers
Ian Tucker; Gemma Ludgate; Charlotte Whitaker