Freeths LLP‘s local government team offers a comprehensive service to local authorities, frequently advising on intricate town centre regeneration projects. Members of the practice advise on all aspects of local government work, spanning tax, property litigation, and town planning issues. Liz Banks is key to the practice, with expertise in commercial developments, fund management, and acquisitions and disposals. Penny Simpson and Frank Suttie are further key names to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'Adaptable to the demands of the work with very knowledgeable staff, always willing to offer solutions and ideas to improve the service we receive.'
Key clients
- Allerdale Borough Council
- Amber Valley Borough Council
- Ashfield District Council
- Audlem Parish Council
- Babergh District Council
- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Basildon Borough Council
- Bassetlaw District Council
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Bedford Borough Council
- Bingham Town Council
- Birmingham City Council
- Blaby District Council
- Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
- Bolsover District Council
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Boston Borough Council
- Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
- Bracknell Forest Borough Council
- Brighton and Hove Council
Work highlights
Acting for Leeds City Council, the local authority of the City of Leeds in West Yorkshire in delivering large, city-wide “natural capital” project.
Acting for Horsham District Council which is leading a group of councils to deliver a new scheme called the Sussex North Offsetting Water Scheme.
Acted for West Northampton Council: ZEBRA Project -grant funding of a bus operator under a complex multi-party arrangement.
Other key lawyers
Liz Banks; Penny Simpson; Frank Suttie