Winckworth Sherwood LLP provides integrated legal support across multi-disciplinary local government projects, drawing on its expertise in planning, real estate, development, regeneration, procurement, contracts, infrastructure, education and finance. Joanna Bussell brings over two decades of experience advising on local government outsourcing and cross-sector initiatives to improve public service delivery. Colette McCormack is recognised for her strategic planning advice on complex regeneration schemes, helping to navigate legal and procedural challenges. Lindsay Garratt leads the London team on residential and mixed-use development projects, with a particular focus on large-scale housing schemes. Andrea Squires heads the education team, supporting local authorities and educational bodies on a wide range of legal and operational matters.
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Key clients
- Braintree District Council
- East Sussex County Council
- Epping Forest District
- Chelmsford City Council
- East Staffordshire District Council
- Canterbury City Council
- Lancaster City Council
- London Borough of Ealing
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Lichfield District Council,
- Slough Borough Council
- Swindon Borough Council
Work highlights
Advising Eastbourne Borough Council on a £50m proposal to develop existing agricultural building located in South Downs National Park and convert it into a state-of-the-art Art Gallery including artist’s studio and education facilities.
Advising Bath and North East Somerset Council on establishing a new charity for the Fashion Museum in Bath.
Act as the sole planning advisors to Wandsworth Council, advising on its multi-billion-pound estate regeneration programme.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Joanna Bussell
Other key lawyers
Colette McCormack; Lindsay Garratt; Andrea Squires