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Bird & Bird

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Bird & Bird

Rankings

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Local Government - UK-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird boasts a well-regarded local government practice with particular expertise in highway projects and (re-)procurement projects.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird's local government team were appointed by Kent County Council to advise on the design and management of the procurement process to deliver their long-term Highways Maintenance requirements across the County.

Strengths

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  • Their advice is always practical, realistic, and considers the context very effectively, rather than being 'cold' advice that is detached from the context in which it is being given.

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  • It has very knowledgeable professionals who are able to translate what can be sometimes be very complex subject matter into accessible content.

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  • Bird & Bird has a strong multi-disciplinary team who are quick to respond.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Henna Malik
    Henna Malik

    Henna Malik

    Henna Malik is a local government specialised lead associate, specialising in a range of matters including but not limited to complex procurement, subsidy control, vires, LA company restructuring, joint ventures and PFI contracts.

    • Henna provides high level of confidence in her advice.

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    • She considers the commercial angle very effectively, both from the client point of view and from the perspective of the companies we work with.

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    • Henna has a can do attitude, she is always approacable and proactive. Her advice is always valued and tailored to the audience.

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  • Tom Ward
    Tom Ward

    Tom Ward

    Tom Ward is an associate in Bird & Bird's public sector projects team, specialising in public sector and utilities procurement. Tom has experience advising local authorities, LEPS and housing associations.

    • We consider Tom to be a key member of our project team, he provides clear advice and support across work areas.

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    • He has always been responsive, given high quality advice, and as part of that advice, demonstrated a clear ability to consider the commercial angle, a real positive.

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