Weightmans LLP delivers a comprehensive legal service to local authorities, supporting a wide range of matters, from major regeneration and property transactions to governance, litigation, procurement, delivers a comprehensive legal service to local authorities, supporting a wide range of matters from major regeneration and property transactions to governance, litigation, procurement and social care. The firm advises on public sector challenges, including equal pay, construction disputes, shared services, state aid and commercial arrangements. Simon Goacher is a trusted adviser on complex governance and vires issues, frequently appointed to conduct independent reviews on sensitive matters. Stephen Johns specialises in infrastructure and major projects, advising on the successful delivery of large-scale public sector developments. Vincent King brings expertise in procurement law, advising on development agreements, frameworks, contract variations and company structures aligned with public sector requirements.
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Simon Goacher
Simon Goacher
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Simon Goacher

Other key lawyers

Stephen Johns; Vincent King