Public Procurement
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
Contact number
(020) 7296 2000Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells has a contentious practice for many of the biggest public sector organisations and bidding parties. The firm is frequently instructed in EU procurement challenges and assists corporations with high-value bids. It demonstrates expertise in state aid and judicial review challenges.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells formed part of a cross-practice group acting for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in relation to a proposed energy transfer scheme in connection with Bulb Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are always able to direct relevant professional services to the matters that require solutions."
"Hogan Lovells have a good group of lawyers. They do a lot."
"The team has some high-profile lawyers."
"They are always able to direct relevant professional services to the matters that require solutions."
"Hogan Lovells have a good group of lawyers. They do a lot."
"The team has some high-profile lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Ciara Kennedy-Loest leads the Hogan Lovells procurement team and is one of the leading authorities on state aid. She regularly litigates high-value cases before UK and EU courts.
"She is the most knowledgeable solicitor I have ever come across in the area."
"Ciara is very impressive."
"She is a very, very good procurement lawyer."
Kate Rees is a magisterial authority on procurement law and is recommended for her advisory work, bid preparation and challenges. Her recent work has covered a number of sectors including transport, healthcare and infrastructure.
"Kate is a very good lawyer."
Kathrine Eddon is relied upon by bidders, central government, local authorities and public sector organisations to handle a wide variety of procurement exercises and challenges. She is much sought after for advice on the public procurement implications of the UK's departure from the EU.
"She's a very strong lawyer technically."
"Katherine is an excellent, excellent lawyer in the procurement space."
"She's amazing and she's a very good procurement lawyer."
Rupert Sydenham is commended for his expertise and successful litigation record in procurement challenges arising in the realms of transport and capital projects.
"Rupert knows his law and is a good lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hogan Lovells
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