England - London • Public sector
Sharpe Pritchard LLP
Sharpe Pritchard LLP is particularly sought after by public sector clients including central government and local authorities, transport bodies and emergency services. Practice head Alastair Lewis has extensive expertise of the energy and transport sectors.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘I was particularly impressed by Simon Kiely's ability to give precise, high-quality advice on litigation - both details and strategy - within a very rapid time frame in every instance, regardless of how large or small the point, and his exceptionally empathetic manner and communication skills.’
‘Their people are excellent, extremely capable and truly helpful.’
‘The breadth of knowledge and experience of public law at Sharpe Pritchard is unparalleled, which means solicitors are capable of dealing with each case in detail, and capable of drawing on their broader expertise in any case.’
‘Simon Kiely is exceptional.’
'Jonathan Blunden is a standout solicitor. He is very bright, and has a good eye for detail, and makes incredibly valuable contributions. He is also great fun to work with; he's friendly and personable, with a good sense of humour. One of my favourite solicitors to work with.'
‘The team are real experts in administrative and public law. They have strength and depth.’
‘Sharpe Pritchard has unrivalled knowledge and experience of local government matters, in particular litigation involving local authorities. It is strong on both the substantive law and procedural rules.’
‘George McLellan brings tremendous nous and experience to all commercial judicial review and public law matters. He has significant experience of broader judicial review and human rights work. A top choice.’
Key clients
- Barking and Dagenham
- Waltham Forest London Borough Council
- Worthing Borough Council
- Vale of White Horse District Council
- Thurrock Council
- Test Valley Borough Council
- Selby District Council
- Waltham Forest London Borough Council
- Pubs Code Adjudicator
- Cheshire East Council
- Buckingham Council
- Suffolk County Council
- Waverly Borough Council
Work highlights
- Representing a number of local authorities, including Barking and Dagenham, before the Supreme Court in a case relating to persons unknown injunctions.
- Acting for the London Borough of Waltham Forest before the Court of Appeal regarding what information can be considered by a Tribunal in an appeal which takes place as a rehearing rather than a review.
- Acting on behalf of Waverley Borough Council in judicial review proceedings against permission granted for gas drilling exploration in Surrey.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alastair Lewis