The public sector is a key source of work for Blake Morgan LLP with additional expertise in administrative law. Team head Eve Piffaretti is particularly skilled at navigating the regulatory and public law issues within the health and social care sectors, from responding to safeguarding issues and advice relating to adults at risk to Court of Protection and human rights and equality act matters. Public procurement law is a key strength of the team, with Penri Desscan advising public sector bodies tendering for long term services and supplies contracts; Joanne Thompson is also a key name in this space. Sarah Whittle is skilled at representing public sector healthcare entities, and Daniel Taylor is noted for his aptitude in handling complex Court of Protection-related litigation matters.
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- 'Eve Piffaretti provides excellent advice in a clear manner which instills confidence.'
Key clients
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
- Caerphilly County Borough Council (for Gwent Consortium Telephone line)
- Carmarthenshire County Council
- Isle of Anglesey County Council
- Wiltshire Council Legal Services
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Conwy County Borough Council
- Adferiad Recovery
Work highlights
Acting for all seven Health Boards in Wales in respect of a judicial review challenge issued against them concerning the decision of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee to adopt recommendations regarding the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (including in relation to Air Ambulance Services and the closure of bases).
Provided support to NHS England as a core participant in Module 3 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
Advising Education Workforce Council in its role as the independent, professional statutory regulator for the education workforce in Wales across a myriad matters, including as it relates to governance issues and litigation.
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Practice head
Eve Piffaretti
Other key lawyers
Penri Desscan; Sian Jones; Paula Kathrens; Claire Rawle; Lee Fisher; Joanna Rees; Tomos Lewis; Joanne Thompson; Delme Griffiths; Tina Whitman; Sarah Whittle; Joanna Corbett-Simmons; Tom Walker; Daniel Taylor; Jermel Anderson