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Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Commercial - UK-wide
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Band 3
What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper has a growing administrative and public law group that acts for clients in both advisory and contentious matters. The team is well versed in representing defendants and claimants on judicial reviews, as well as regulatory advice. It advises clients across a variety of sectors, including food and beverage, healthcare, transport and rail, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper represented Birmingham City Council in a judicial review against the Department for Transport in relation to its decision to stop further PFI credits which were part of a 30-year project agreement to manage the highways network.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Emma Dowden-Teale
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Emma Dowden-Teale
2
Band 2

Emma Dowden-Teale is head of the public law practice at DLA Piper. She advises clients on a wide range of issues, including judicial reviews, advice on powers and statutory appeals. Dowden-Teale is also highly experienced in advising on education and safeguarding-related matters.

"Emma is extremely bright, very thorough and determined."

"Emma Dowden-Teale is very knowledgeable about public law."

Claire Whittle
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Claire Whittle
3
Band 3

Claire Whittle assists clients with public law challenges, statutory appeals and public inquiries. She also advises on powers and duties of public authorities.

"Claire Whittle is very clever, efficient and clear-thinking."

"Claire has a robust understanding of the impact of potential regulatory risk and complexity for the issue at hand."

Sarah Burton
Sarah Burton
Associates to watch

Sarah Burton is an experienced senior associate at DLA Piper who handles judicial reviews for both claimants and defendants.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Administrative & Public Law

Emma Dowden-Teale
2
Emma Dowden-Teale
2
Band 2
Claire Whittle
3
Claire Whittle
3
Band 3
Sarah Burton
Sarah Burton
Associates to watch