Drawing upon ‘a wide depth of knowledge and experience’ within the public sector, Geldards LLP is a popular choice with central and local government entities. As well as regularly representing public sector entities in employment litigation and advisory matters, ’very responsive and helpful’ team head Helen Snow is also active in strategic mandates. Charles Felgate has a ‘wide depth of knowledge and experience in planning law matters’, including acting for local authorities and national park authorities on large-scale projects and developments, as well as defending judicial review challenges. Construction expert Tony Norris regularly advises the central Welsh government on large infrastructure projects, as well as helping local authorities draft framework agreements and the related disputes. Litigator Jonathan Griffiths is also a key member of the team and excels at handling procurement disputes as well as judicial review matters.
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- 'This team has a profound commitment to Welsh public law. They are trusted equally by clients in the private and public sectors to give pragmatic advice across a range of subsectors within public law.'
- 'Helen Snow is very responsive and helpful.'
Key clients
- The Welsh Ministers
- Senedd Commission
Work highlights
Representing Snowdonia National Park Authority in the Supreme Court, successfully preventing the further implementation of a 1967 planning permission for 401 houses at Aberdovey.
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Practice head
Helen Snow
Other key lawyers
Charles Felgate; Tony Norris; Jonathan Griffiths; Clare Hardy; Nicola Lawrence; Chris Williams; Susanne Bradley; Bethan Walsh