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Winckworth Sherwood

Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Parliamentary Agency

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Winckworth Sherwood

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Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Parliamentary Agency - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Winckworth Sherwood has a thriving parliamentary practice with significant expertise in a range of matters from drafting to promoting new legislation both in England and Wales and in Scotland. It is well versed in parliamentary procedure and routinely instructed by public authorities. The firm's lawyers have continued to advise authorities on legislation promoting a series of major infrastructure projects across the UK, specifically significant work arising from harbour and rail developments.

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Work Highlights

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  • Winckworth Sherwood advises the West Midlands Combined Authority on the implementation of the Midland Metro.

Strengths

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  • Winckworth Sherwood offers attention to detail, great knowledge of legislative background and an experienced hand when it comes to strategy.

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  • The team has a wide range of experience and knowledge. They are always quick to find resources to advise on matters and deadlines are always met.

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  • Winckworth Sherwood provides practical, hands-on advice. It has highly skilled experts in their field of practice, calling upon a wealth of past experience to provide prompt solutions when required.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hazel Anderson
    Hazel Anderson

    Hazel Anderson

    Hazel Anderson is a consultant for Winckworth Sherwood's parliamentary, planning and public affairs team. She focuses her practice on infrastructure planning work and is highly praised for advising rail and harbour clients on the promotion of hybrid legislation.

    • Hazel is a highly experienced planning law expert.

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    • Hazel is excellent. She is quick at turning things around.

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  • Paul Irving
    Paul Irving

    Paul Irving

    Paul Irving heads the parliamentary practice at Winckworth Sherwood. He possesses strength in drafting and promoting legislation for clients in the transport sector. Paul is proficient in advising on both private and hybrid bills.

    • Paul is hugely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

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    • He is one of the best in the business.

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  • Alex Dillistone
    Alex Dillistone

    Alex Dillistone

    Alex Dillistone is a partner in the parliamentary practice at Winckworth Sherwood who frequently acts on significant infrastructure projects. She has a wealth of experience acting for clients in the transport sector.

    • Alex really knows her stuff and has a lot of empathy. She is a good communicator.

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    • Alex is a good practitioner and a good lawyer.

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    • Alex is really good. She is very personable, articulate and clear. She's straightforward to deal with.

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  • Jane Wakeham
    Jane Wakeham

    Jane Wakeham

    Jane Wakeham focuses her parliamentary practice on infrastructure projects. She advises governmental bodies and authorities on a range of matters, including various orders, bills and projects.

    • Jane is highly knowledgeable. She is fantastic with clients and has a real knowledge and judgment with how to pursue the case.

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    • She's very good.

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    • Jane is highly competent and a trusted advisor.

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Ranked Individuals at Winckworth Sherwood (4)

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    Hazel Anderson

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    Paul Irving

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    Jane Wakeham

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