Browne Jacobson LLP delivers a full-service legal offering to local government clients, supporting complex regeneration, development, governance, procurement and commercial structuring across the UK. The team is recognised for its practical understanding of public sector objectives and its role in advising on strategically important projects. Nick Hurley specialises in regeneration and mixed-use schemes, with deep experience in procurement and joint ventures. Stephen Matthew advises public bodies on major development partnerships and infrastructure procurements. Peter Ware is a leading expert on public procurement and local government governance. Matthew Alderton focuses on company structures and commercial matters for local authorities. Ayesha Khalique is noted for her work on residential-led and mixed-use developments, regularly advising on acquisitions, disposals and transactions within public procurement frameworks. Lucy Gregory handles major development schemes, governance, joint ventures and funding structures, and plays a key role in day-to-day project delivery, offering end-to-end support across procurement processes and contract negotiations.
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Testimonials
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‘Very knowledgeable about the local government sector. Pragmatic and hands-on.’
‘Browne Jacobson's public sector team work in a very collaborative way with us and they demonstrate a clear understanding of the way we work in local government and what's important to us. They are problem solvers and don't try to make a drama out of any issues that arise. Their legal advice is clear and to the point.’
‘Stephen Matthew and Nick Hurley provide us with excellent support and advice on complex property and regeneration projects. They are very easy to work with and understand the way local government operates and how their advice can facilitate what we do.’
- Browne Jacobson have shown a deep understanding of the brief and requirements and have brought their experience to bear in helping us to make strategic decisions. ’
‘Browne Jacobson have been meticulously prepared, communicative, knowledgeable and effective at every level of the organisation.'
‘Lucy Gregory, senior associate, really valuable at leading or supporting her more senior team where occasion needs it. Listens to what the client is asking and works out what it is they are really asking about.’
Key clients
- Cardiff Council
- Ashfield District Council
- Barking & Dagenham Trading Partnerships
- Bedford Borough Council
- Chalkdene Developments LLP
- Cheshire East Council
- City of Lincoln Council
- Dacorum Borough Council
- Elmbridge Borough Council
- Erewash Borough Council
- Folkstone and Hythe District Council
- Harlow District Council
- Herefordshire Council
- Kent County Council
- Kinsted Developments LLP
- Lewisham Council
- Local Partnerships LLP
- London Borough of Brent
- London Borough of Bromley
- London Borough of Camden
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Nick Hurley; Stephen Mathew; Matthew Alderton; Peter Ware; Ayesha Khalique
Other key lawyers
Lucy Gregory