DWF advises on a range of procurement work, including matters relating to regenerations, IT and technology contracts and infrastructure projects. The team advises both central and local governments, councils and authorities, with particular knowledge of the care, housing, leisure and transport sectors. Colin Murray brings specialist knowledge in local government law and public procurement to the team, while Alex Eaton has expertise in procurement strategies and advising contracting authorities.
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Key clients
- Gateshead Borough Council
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Durham County Council
- Cornwall Council
- Leeds City Council
- Derry City and Strabane District Council
- Port of Dover
- West Midlands Combined Authority
- Plymouth City Council
- The Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Bradford Council
- Westmorland & Furness Council
Work highlights
Advised Sheffield City Council on three separate procurements to select three separate operators for various leisure venues, Sheffield City Hall and the Sheffield Utilita Arena.
Advised the Royal Borough of Greenwich on multiple procurements to deliver all of its regeneration and housing projects.
Advised Bradford Council on the procurement implications arising from the delivery of the £25m One City Place project and the £250m City Village project.
Practice head
Colin Murray
Other key lawyers
Alex Eaton