With ‘expert knowledge on local government’ matters, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP offers comprehensive advice to its clients. Its sector-specific expertise includes governance, property, construction, planning, employment and litigation knowledge. Its clients include county, city and borough councils across the West Midlands and the country more broadly. Matthew Gregson heads the practice, advising on all aspects of employment law. Alex Lawrence assists clients in commercial contracts, subsidy control and public procurement. Gayle Monk specialises in local authority services, including leisure and waste management. Emma Lloyd joined from Keystone Law in July 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are excellent at providing advice quickly, concisely, professionally, usually in difficult situations. The team work collaboratively when advice is required across professional disciplines within a diverse workforce.'
‘Stuart Evans andMathew Gregson stand out in their professionalism and knowledge of Local Government law and practice.’
‘Expert knowledge on local government governance, legislation, local government reorganisation and employment law matters.’
‘Experience, knowledge, flexibility, great client liaison, expertise and capacity to meet urgent actions.’
Key clients
- Birmingham City Council
- London Borough of Haringey
- Shropshire Council
- Coventry City Council
- Leicester City Council
- Cheltenham Borough Council
- Oxford City Council
- West Northamptonshire Council
- Newcastle City Council
- Buckinghamshire Council
Work highlights
Advised Somerset Council on all aspects of the reorganisation of local government in Somerset which went live on 1 April 2023, one of only three local government reorganisations in England authorised by the Government.
Advising in relation to Newcastle City Council's programme of work decarbonising the public estate, within which the Council is delivering a range of measures to its estate.
Advising West Northamptonshire Council on the re-procurement of a waste transfer station, household waste recycling centres, residual waste disposal and waste reuse contracts.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Matthew Gregson
Other key lawyers
Alex Lawrence; Gayle Monk; Emma Lloyd; Mark Cook; Richard Brooks; Claire Ward