Victoria Douglas
TLTTLT’s local government team advises clients on projects, employment issues, contracts, complex procurements, IT transformations, and large-scale development and regeneration projects. The Manchester-based department is headed up by Kuldip Dhanoya, who provides general commercial, contractual and procurement advice. John Hyde assists local authorities with commercial real estate investments, including large-scale developments and forward funding schemes, and Jon Hainey specialises in procurements. Other key members of the team are real estate finance specialist Andy Bell, planning expert Debbie Reynolds, as well as Joseph Meredith and Victoria Douglas. Jahanara Hussain left the firm in July 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Debbie Reynolds remains a star performer - sound legal advice and very approachable.’
‘Very good at collaborating with large project teams. Technical knowledge is brilliant. prompt and responsive.’
‘Debbie Reynolds is very knowledgeable, patient, firm when she needs to be. Always thinking a few steps ahead. Works well within large project teams. She has a commanding presence. People sit up and take notice when she speaks.'
‘The Team has a deep understanding of local government related matters and has a sharp focus on mitigating risks and ensuring we deliver on projects.’
‘They go the extra mile to deliver and are sharper than the competition in providing their advice.'
- 'Debbie Reynolds (CPO) has an exception eye for detail and is a junior star who is respected by everyone. We know we are in safe hands when she is on the team. Debbie Reynolds is one of the best CPO lawyers I have come across.’
Key clients
- Cheshire East Council
- Oxfordshire County Council
- Stockport Metropolitan Council
- London Borough of Waltham Forest
- London Borough of Brent
- Mayor’s office for Police and Crime
- Greater Manchester Police
- Manchester Airport Group
- Bradford City Council
- London Borough of Haringey
- Homes England
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kuldip Dhanoya