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DLA Piper LLP

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Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Public Sector & Charities - UK-wide

Band 2

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Sea Fish Industry Authority in relation to its policy reform programme and to assist with drafting a new statutory instrument.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper stands out for its deep public law expertise. They break down intricate legal processes into clear, actionable steps and provide practical, forward-thinking advice and strategic solutions.

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  • DLA demonstrate their detailed knowledge and industry expertise.

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  • DLA Piper has a hugely able team which produces top class work product under great pressure of time.

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  • DLA Piper can be consistently replied upon to explore and advise on complex and sophisticated matters in great depth, making use of their great expertise and proven experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Emma Dowden-Teale
    Emma Dowden-Teale

    Emma Dowden-Teale

    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 a real subject matter expert. She delivered a very clear strategy and gave commercial advice.

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    • Emma is a real subject matter expert and delivered very clear strategy and commercial advice. I would recommend her.

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  • Claire Whittle
    Claire Whittle

    Claire Whittle

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

    • Claire gave sophisticated, strategic advice and understood what we wanted.

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    • She can combine commercial and public law in her advice.

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