Trowers & Hamlins LLP is noted for its strength in procurement disputes. In addition to this, the team handles a variety of contentious and non-contentious public law, judicial reviews, statutory appeals, planning challenges, and advisory work for local authorities. The team is particularly strong with procurement disputes. Scott Dorling heads the public sector practice, while Lucy James leads the commercial litigation team.
Testimonials
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‘The expertise of the team is second to none. The advice is always considered, and I appreciate their willingness to go through 'pros and cons' and discuss viable options for resolution.’
‘There is a broad range of experience in the team. Scott Dorling and Emma Kirby are always available to provide advice and support whenever needed. Their patience and knowledge of both public and private sector has been invaluable.’
'Trowers provide an excellent service, particularly in representing public authorities or quasi-public authorities.'
Key clients
- Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- London Borough of Haringey
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Graven Hill Village Development Company
- London Borough of Lambeth
- Nvayo Limited
- Birmingham City Council
- Urban Growth Company and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
- Clarion Housing Group Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Urban Growth Company and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council on the 'UK Central Hub' and the 'Arden Cross' schemes.
- Advising Nvayo Ltd, a FCA authorised payments services provider, following the arrest of its Chief Executive Officer (and UBO) in May 2023.
- Acted for London Borough of Haringey in the Upper Tribunal on a complex, long-running Freedom of Information Act dispute.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lucy James, Scott Dorling