England - London • Public sector
Sharpe Pritchard LLP
Sharpe Pritchard LLP is well-regarded for its expertise in planning and highways matters, which it handles for London Boroughs and city councils across the country in connection with residential developments, urban regeneration schemes, and major cultural and educational projects. The team is also well-versed in handling procurement work for a wide variety of local authority operations. Julia Rudin is a key contact for such procurement initiatives and co-leads the practice with property expert Rob Hann and ‘outstanding’ construction lawyer Justin Mendelle. Further key contacts in the team include infrastructure expert Roseanne Serrelli as well as parliamentary infrastructure specialist Emyr Thomas.
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Testimonials
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‘They have a depth of experience across a number of sectors. We have been working with them for nearly 20 years on many different projects. At all times they have been able to provide the right person with the right level of experience.’
‘Justin Mendelle has been an outstanding partner working with us for many years. He brings a wealth of experience, ideas, and solutions to the long-running case. He is pragmatic, with a razor sharp legal brain, and he plays in the right level of support from the firm to enable work to be turned around very quickly, with exceptional accuracy. He is great at simplifying a complex case for the corporate council team and councillors.’
‘Strong team that are able to respond creatively to find solutions to problems.’
Key clients
- Carlisle City Council
- Cheshire East Council
- Hertfordshire Council
- London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
- London Borough of Lambeth
- London Borough of Merton
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Milton Keynes
- Peterborough City Council
- Thurrock Council
- Wakefield Council
- Waltham Forest London Borough
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rob Hann, Justin Mendelle, Julia Rudin