Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Electoral Law | UK

Bates Wells has a well-regarded practice that covers all areas of election law with a particular focus on advising non-profits. The firm is heavily involved in non-party campaigning matters and is equally adept at advising established political parties, such as the Green Party, and new political parties. The firm's campaigning expertise extends to providing advice on the full range of online and digital campaign issues. In addition, its team handles a range of electoral matters relating to trade union elections.

Sharpe Pritchard has a comprehensive practice encompassing both parliamentary agency and elections work. The firm has an excellent track record of advising public authorities and is highly experienced in the promotion of major new bills going through Parliament. It enjoys a strong reputation for its involvement in opposing infrastructure projects requiring statutory authorisation. In addition, the department also acts for returning officers in high-profile contested election matters.