DLA Piper offers specialist public law advice to public authorities, commercial organisations, and third sector clients on high-value and high-profile matters involving public functions. The firm handles a wide range of issues, including judicial reviews, procurement disputes, policy development, appearances before parliamentary committees, public inquiries, and matters concerning human rights, equality, and freedom of information. Emma Dowden-Teale leads the team and has a broad practice spanning all areas of public law, both contentious and advisory. She regularly acts for government bodies as well as private and third sector clients, with notable expertise in human rights and procurement. Claire Whittle supports clients on complex public law issues, advising on judicial review, inquiries, and regulatory compliance.
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‘High-quality team, streamlined to produce work of the highest quality in the public inquiry setting.’
‘A very intelligent and well-informed team.’
Key clients
- The Disclosure and Barring Service
- Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
Work highlights
Advising the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, as its sole legal advisors, on all public law advice in relation to how IPSA can discharge its important and high-profile functions relating to MPs pay and expenses.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Claire Whittle
Practice head
Emma Dowden-Teale
Other key lawyers
Claire Whittle; Marie Fegan; Harry Campbell; Eloise Pollard