About

Provided by Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

We are one of the leading firms for local government work. Unlike some other firms we do not just do public sector work or major projects, we have dedicated local government sector expertise. That expertise is built on lawyers who have spent years working for and within the local government sector across a range of disciplines. We pride ourselves on offering a “full council” service across governance, property, construction, regeneration planning, licensing, litigation, employment and pure local government law. 

We have clients right across England and Wales and have active relationships with over half the councils in England and Wales. We are on several major frameworks covering the whole of the country; opening a new Manchester office to service our clients in the North and North West. We deliver training across a range of programmes and are regularly in demand as speakers at sector specific conferences (e.g. Lawyers in Local Government Weekend School and Governance Conference).

The firm is appointed to panels and frameworks such as NEPO and Crown Commercial Services.

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Local Government - UK-wide

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Anthony Collins Solicitors has considerable expertise in major development projects, including city centre regeneration and housing projects. The team establishes alternative delivery models for services and assists local authorities with dispute resolution, including procurement challenges and judicial review. It has a strong focus on governance and in-house work for local authorities, including assistance on matters relating to employment and pensions.

Work Highlights

  • Anthony Collins assisted Southend City Council with a full constitutional review with regards to a proposed new council constitution.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Cook
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Mark Cook
3
Band 3

Mark Cook is well regarded for his expertise in matters relating to procurement, subsidy control and vires. He also offers strategic advice to local authorities that are engaged in infrastructure and housing projects.

Mark Cook comes with a great reputation.

Claire Ward
4
Claire Ward
4
Band 4

Claire Ward is a local government lawyer who supports local authorities nationwide. She often advises on constitutional reviews, governance arrangements and conduct investigations.

Claire has an outstanding understanding of local government and provides real value.

She was very responsive and her approach was pragmatic with a real understanding and ability to 'stand in the client's shoes'.

Claire has a local authority background which is a real asset as she has a good grasp of the context and political landscape that needs to be navigated.

Alex Lawrence
Alex Lawrence
Associates to watch

Alex Lawrence is a senior associate who regularly advises local authorities on commercial matters, governance and subsidy control, among other issues.

Alex has been prompt in response and has provided sound advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

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Local Government

Mark Cook
3
Mark Cook
3
Band 3
Claire Ward
4
Claire Ward
4
Band 4
Alex Lawrence
Alex Lawrence
Associates to watch

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