Government, local authority and public sector
We have considerable experience advising governments, local authorities and companies active in the public sector on a wide variety of issues. From litigation to employment issues, public procurement and regulatory matters, we adopt a commercial and pragmatic approach to ensure our advice is practical and tailor-made to each client's requirements.
Examples of our expertise in the government, local authority and public sector industry include:
Corby Borough Council
Advising Corby Borough Council in connection with a group litigation action.
Lancashire County Council
Advising Lancashire Country Council in respect of the investment activities of its pension fund including various investments in private equity funds, hedge funds and other alternative investments and various investment management and related agreements with third parties.
Loan agreements dispute
Successfully representing a Norwegian municipality in a dispute arising out of loan agreements with a major financial institution which were held to be unenforceable under Norwegian law.
Nuclear Management Partners
Acting for Nuclear Management Partners in their pensions negotiations with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority as part of their successful contract negotiations with regard to the biggest nuclear site at Sellafield.
Rail freight operator
Acting for a party in connection with the decision of the Office of the Rail Regulator, which fined English Welsh and Scottish Railway Ltd for an abuse of its dominant position in the market for the supply of coal haulage by rail, including in relation to a follow-on action for damages.
