Freeths LLP‘s local authorities team advises on all aspects of transactional work, construction issues, tax mandates, property litigation, and town planning matters, as well as local government regulatory and environment issues, and major property projects. The Manchester-based team consists of Jackie Heeds, Jill Carey, and Ian Tempest. Heeds is an expert in infrastructure and commercial transactions and specialises in energy, accommodation, transport, and regeneration projects, while Carey is the key contact for property work and litigation, and land acquisitions and disposals specialist Tempest has vast experience in major town centre redevelopment schemes.
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- ‘The team has provided all round valuable legal advice for many varying contractual positions, relayed very well.’
‘The individuals are very thorough and ensure all facts are clearly understood prior to moving on. It feels full, legal advice is provided covering all potential aspects.’
‘The team are extremely knowledgeable and personable. They have dealt with numerous queries on the project swiftly, confidently and provided clear explanations and advice.'
Key clients
- Plymouth City Council
- The Cornwall Council
- North Devon Council
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Gloucestershire County Council
- Torfaen County Borough Council
- Runnymede Borough Council
- Waverley Borough Council
- Rushmoor Borough Council
- Walsall Borough Council
Work highlights
- Advising Cornwall Council on a pioneering geothermal district heat network to supply renewable heat to up to 4000 homes, a school, leisure centre and hospital.
- Advising Wigan Council on a £130m project involving the redevelopment of Wigan Town Centre.
- Advising Westmorland and Furness Council on a major complex project to procure and appoint a network of installers of home insulation systems under the Title HUGS 2 (Home Upgrade Grant scheme) for a range of properties together with evaluators/reviewers to check the quality of work.
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Other key lawyers
Jackie Heeds; Jill Carey; Ian Tempest