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Pinsent Masons

Administrative & Public Law

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Pinsent Masons is known for its wide-ranging expertise in public law issues right across the UK. It acts for clients in judicial review proceedings in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The Public & Administrative Law team has a strong established practice in central government and public inquiries. Recent work has included acting for the Department for Health and Social Care and Cabinet

Office on the Covid Inquiry, and advising the Cabinet Office on development of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023. Clients can trust the Pinsent Masons team to handle the most politically sensitive public law matters.

The team deals with public law issues across a diverse range of sectors and areas, including energy, education, planning and development, infrastructure, and public procurement. This public law expertise is matched by the team's commercial understanding and sector specialisms, enabling it to provide commercial solutions. Recent highlights have included acting for parties in judicial review proceedings brought against the Financial Ombudsman Service and the Financial Conduct Authority, and acting for E.ON UK plc on the judicial review to the decision transferring customers of Bulb Energy to Octopus Energy. 

Industries (5)

  • Government
  • Energy
  • Planning and infrastructure
  • Financial services
  • Education

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Administrative & Public Law - UK-wide

What the Team is Known For
Pinsent Mason has a well-regarded public and administrative law practice. It is known for its experience across the public and private sectors for both claimants and defendants. The firm is well equipped to advise on matters arising from contractual, regulatory and planning matters. It is also well versed in judicial reviews and inquiry proceedings.
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Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons represented E.ON with their judicial review claim against the Secretary of State for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. This is in relation to government subsidies granted to Bulb Energy and/or Octopus.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Pinsent Masons have excellent judgement and are clear-sighted tacticians. The team is a pleasure to deal with.

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  • The Pinsent Masons team have a good understanding of our sector and are proactive in sharing their extensive knowledge. They are very strategic and provide solutions-focused advice.

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  • Pinsent Masons are enthusiastic and helpful. They give clear advice and are very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Thorneloe
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    David Thorneloe

    David Thorneloe has substantial experience advising on public law matters. He draws on his previous experience as a senior lawyer in government departments to advise on engagement with policy and legislation.
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Ranked Individuals at Pinsent Masons (1)

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Members

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  • Robbie Owen

    Head of Department

  • Julian Sladdin

  • Julian Diaz-Rainey

  • Michael Fletcher

  • Jacqueline Harris

  • Jonathan Cavill

  • Totis Kotsonis

  • Michael Freeman

  • Will Lumb

  • David Thorneloe

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