Showcasing dedicated local government sector expertise — covering all elements of governance, regeneration, and planning issues — Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP has a ‘thorough understanding’ of complex procurement projects. The team is highly accustomed to handling employment and TUPE matters, with an additional focus on housing development disposals. Birmingham-based department head Matthew Gregson focuses on senior-level departures and disciplinary issues. Claire Ward mainly acts for monitoring officers and members, while Mark Cook handles joint ventures. Douglas Mullen is knowledgeable in the social housing sphere, and Stuart Evans leads the firm’s planning law division. Emma Lloyd is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Anthony Collins has a thorough understanding of Local Government Law and the context of Local Government Practice.’
‘Mark Cook and Emma Lloyd both understand the needs of Local Government and provide commercially focused, cost-effective advice.’
- 'Particularly strong in all fields of law relating to local government. As such, they are a one-stop shop and can provide rounded and holistic advice on major projects and initiatives. I have also found their advice to be pragmatic and grounded in reality, which is key when advising on local government matters where the wider environmental context has a bearing.'
Key clients
- Birmingham City Council
- Coventry City Council
- Shropshire Council
- Buckinghamshire Council
- Leicester City Council
- Cheltenham Borough Council
- London Borough of Islington
- West Northamptonshire Council
- North Northamptonshire Council
- Newcastle City Council
- London Borough of Haringey
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Work highlights
Provided legal support to West Northamptonshire Council for the procurement of residual waste treatment services and management of household waste recycling centre services via a competitive dialogue. The value of the waste services over the potential 15 year term is £237,000,000.
Supported Blackpool Council with securing a grant funding facility of up to £90million from Homes England pursuant to the Brownfield, Infrastructure and Land Fund programme.
Undertook a full review of Southend City Council’s constitution, making sure that its rules and procedures were legally compliant and reflected the needs of the Council.
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
Claire Ward; Mark Cook; Douglas Mullen; Stuart Evans; Emma Lloyd; Alex Lawrence; Gayle Monk