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About

Provided by Burges Salmon LLP

Facing the challenges of evolving government legislation, local government departments and authorities are under considerable structural, political and financial pressures.

Our team of specialist local government lawyers understand these pressures and provide extensive advice to local authorities, government departments, developers and private individuals.

Many of our cross-departmental team have previously worked in-house for local authorities and so are well versed in the law, practice and procedures of local government. The team also includes individuals from a wide range of the firm’s practice areas, including projects, planning, environment, real estate services, procurement, commercial and corporate law.

With a comprehensive understanding of the law and practicalities of local government – many of our lawyers hold the Law Society’s Diploma in local government law and practice – we offer pragmatic, commercial advice that aligns with your policy objectives.

Chambers Review

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Local Government - UK-wide

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Burges Salmon is well versed in advising across a range of issues that affect local authorities. The team has a strong presence in the field of local authority pension schemes and significant experience in compulsory purchase issues, as well as experience in regeneration and infrastructure projects. It is also adept at providing advice across a range of areas including procurement, planning, commercial and corporate law.

Notable practitioners

Gary Soloman is a key contact.

Work Highlights

  • Burges Salmon assisted Bristol City Council with its City Leap initiative. The initiative aims to generate up to GBP1 billion of low-carbon energy investment in order to turn Bristol into a carbon-neutral city by 2030.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Burges Salmon are brilliant.

Local Government respondent
UK

Burges Salmon have proved that they can provide professional, effective, and high-quality advice.

Local Government respondent
UK

Members

Provided by Burges Salmon LLP

Gary Soloman

Gary Soloman

Head of Department