The team at Ashfords LLP hosts public procurement and subsidy control specialists who handle a wide variety of matters related to key sectors such as housing and regeneration, telecommunications and broadband, as well as research and development. Lucy Woods leads the public sector team assisting clients across a broad range of areas such as IT, retail and energy, while Ruth Yates advises public sector bodies, utilities and private parties on the application of subsidy control rules and procurement rules.
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Testimonials
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‘Very knowledgeable about the regulations and our specific and complex requirements. Ably called upon to think critically and creatively from market engagement to contract finalisation in order to produce innovative solutions for a highly successful outcome.’
‘Lucy Woods was the legal linchpin of the project, being the primary collaborator and joint decision-maker and on whom the legal and compliance success of the project ultimately rested. Lucy drove the project forward, provided exceptional advice and trod the precarious path of being assertive, professional and personable.’
‘Excellent wide-ranging, client-focussed advice.’
- 'Their knowledge and attention to detail is outstanding. We work very closely and collaboratively with the firm and their approach has always been consistent and hands on, building strong relationships with the team.'
‘They are all outstanding. Their knowledge and attention to detail is commendable.'
‘Very pragmatic and commercial advice. Excellent in creating easy to use templates for complex matters.’
Key clients
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames
- Cornwall Council
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- Ashford Borough Council
- Torbay Council
- Dorset Council
- Advance Northumberland Commercial Limited
- Herefordshire Council
- Brick by Brick Croydon Limited
- Somerset Council
- London Borough of Lambeth
Work highlights
Advising Somerset Council on the complex and nationally significant c.£4bn Gravity project.
Advising Ashford Borough Council in connection with the Ashford International Studios Project, a £250 million investment into the regeneration of one of a brownfield site and redeveloping 37,192 square metres of Grade 2 listed railway buildings and surrounding land.
Advising the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea on its c.£800k procurement of four framework agreements for the delivery of works and services to RBKC’s housing stock.
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Practice head
Lucy Woods
Other key lawyers
Ruth Yates