Public Procurement
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
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Burges Salmon is renowned for high-profile disputes with a significant political dimension. It has powerful non-contentious and litigation practices advising public sector buyers and corporate providers of equipment, infrastructure and services. The firm is highly active in energy and utilities, transport, water and waste management, healthcare and defence.
Work Highlights
- Burges Salmon advised the Ministry of Defence on the procurement of a strategic training partner to deliver the Army Collective Training Service, which aims to transform the management and delivery of training to the Army.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are a great team. They're able to deal at pace with complex issues in a creative, thoughtful, and practical way."
"The Burges Salmon team demonstrate extensive experience in the field and are able to apply their knowledge from many developments."
"The factor that distinguishes the procurement team is that they don’t just deliver academic opinions but they contextualise to provide practical advice and risk assessments."
"They are a great team. They're able to deal at pace with complex issues in a creative, thoughtful, and practical way."
"The Burges Salmon team demonstrate extensive experience in the field and are able to apply their knowledge from many developments."
"The factor that distinguishes the procurement team is that they don’t just deliver academic opinions but they contextualise to provide practical advice and risk assessments."
Notable Practitioners
John Houlden is recognised for his experience advising contracting authorities, utilities and contractors on complex procurement exercises and bid strategy in heavily regulated sectors, not least the nuclear industry. He works on high-value projects across multiple jurisdictions.
"John is great to work with and is pragmatic, commercial and sophisticated in his approach."
"He has highlighted risk areas in procurement law and helped us navigate a difficult path to achieve the outcomes we are looking to achieve for our project."
"John's helpful and pragmatic attitude makes him a first port of call in many situations, and he possesses a wealth of expertise."
Chris Jackson is a solicitor advocate specialising in procurement challenges, and recent instructions include acting for government and contractors in transport and healthcare disputes. He is a seasoned hand at rail franchising litigation.
"I rate Chris very highly. He's got a big reputation for procurement litigation and has lots of experience."
Laura Wisdom advises public and private sector clients on a wide range of procurement matters, in particular procurement procedures, contract documentation and disputes.
"Laura is excellent. She is extremely knowledgeable and up to date. Her advice is always clear and concise and she is just a pleasure to work with."
"She is a very strong lawyer who is very measured, sensible, and good with clients."
"Laura is a good procurement lawyer."
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