Local Government

Womble Bond Dickinson has a strong reputation acting for local authorities on a range of contentious and regulatory matters. The firm has extensive experience advising across a variety of sectors including education, charities and housing, with particular strength in the leisure space. It also offers additional expertise in energy and waste. The team is bolstered by a strong planning and infrastructure offering at the firm, with additional strength in regeneration and development projects.

"Womble Bond Dickinson has a large team and range of expertise, which allows the team to draw on the experience and knowledge of their colleagues ‒ particularly in complex and sophisticated matters."

"They have excellent expertise and the ability to manage complex issues."

"I would recommend the Womble Bond Dickinson team. They are very responsive."

Womble Bond Dickinson advised Liverpool City Council on various aspects of the conversion of their maintained schools to academy status.

Iain Greenshields is a key contact.