Freeths LLP’s local government department has a national reach, advising local councils and authorities across the country. The team works on regeneration schemes, commercial property transactions, redevelopments and improvements to leisure facilities. Leading the team, Nathan Holden draws on his specialist knowledge of subsidy control and governance to advise on regeneration schemes. Megan Rowe has property law expertise and advises local councils in the housing and leisure sectors.
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Key clients
- Alliance Leisure Limited
- Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
- Brighton and Hove District Council
- Boston Borough Council
- East Lindsey District Council
- Kirklees Council
- Maldon District Council
- Sefton Council
- South Holland District Council
- UK Atomic Energy
- Winchester City Council
- Allerdale Borough Council
- Amber Valley Borough Council
- Ashfield District Council
- Audlem Parish Council
- Babergh District Council
- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Basildon Borough Council
- Bassetlaw District Council
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
Work highlights
Advised Wigan Council on delivery of its £135m town centre regeneration.
Advised North East Lincolnshire Council on the redevelopment of Freshney Place in Grimsby town centre.
Advised Cumberland Council on the complex procurement and delivery of improvements across seven leisure facilities, including the main operating contract, site licences, operator transition and subsidy control considerations.
Practice head
Nathan Holden
Other key lawyers
Megan Rowe