Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Local Government - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Anderson Strathern has an established local government practice with experience in regeneration projects. The team advises a broad range of local authority clients on matters relating to education and leisure facilities. In addition, the team provides guidance on local authority powers, setting up and transferring assets to arm's length organisations, as well as creating shared services arrangements and alternative funding streams. The firm's lawyers have a strong focus on public sector construction matters surrounding various projects, and the firm is also able to advise local authorities on the full range of public procurement issues.
Strengths
Anderson Strathern are very good in the local government space.
Work Highlights
Anderson Strathern assisted 22 separate Scottish public bodies in seeking damages for losses incurred in the aftermath of buying trucks from the European Truck Cartel.
Notable practitioners
She is very experienced in this area of the law.
I never enter negotiations or do a deal without Audrey's input. Her work is excellent.
Audrey is very good. She has a reassuring presence for local government issues and is a specialist in that area.