Public Procurement
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
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(020) 7638 1111About
Provided by Ashurst
We are recognised as a market leader in UK and EU public procurement and act for both government and leading private operators across numerous sectors. We are the lead public procurement adviser on most of the largest projects currently being procured in the UK involving complex PFI, D&B and concession structures.
Public and private sector expertise
We advise both public (i.e. procurers) and private sector clients. This balance means that our lawyers are known for their ability to provide pragmatic advice in light of their understanding of the issues faced by both procurers and bidders.
Pre-eminent reputation
The firm has long been active at the forefront of procurement law and regularly advises on complex award procedures. This includes advising on high-profile and high-value PFI/PPP-type projects and land development agreements as well as a wide range of "stand-alone" procurement work.
Advising clients from a range of industries
We are renowned for our procurement work in the infrastructure sector and work with clients across a range of industries including water, rail, aviation, defence and building infrastructure.
Chambers Review
Ashurst offers sophisticated advice to contracting authorities and private sector tenderers on often strategic procurement exercises. It has a strong record with regard to challenges and avoiding them. The firm has particularly extensive experience with regard to public transport infrastructure and telecommunications.
Euan Burrows is a key partner at the firm.
Work Highlights
- Ashurst assisted Great British Nuclear in a £20 billion procurement process to deliver itsSmall Modular Reactor programme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has deep expertise in a variety of subject matter areas."
"They are an experienced team with a wide range of specialist capabilities to be able to advise on different areas."
"The team’s knowledge and expertise are very high; they are very commercial thinkers."
"I have been thoroughly impressed not only with the knowledge of the team but also with how they apply that knowledge in context making it accessible to laypersons."
"The team has deep expertise in a variety of subject matter areas."
"They are an experienced team with a wide range of specialist capabilities to be able to advise on different areas."
"The team’s knowledge and expertise are very high; they are very commercial thinkers."
"I have been thoroughly impressed not only with the knowledge of the team but also with how they apply that knowledge in context making it accessible to laypersons."