The Manchester-based team at Addleshaw Goddard focuses on major transactions of all types for local government across an array of sectors. and advises on general service outsourcings, IT outsourcings, regeneration schemes, power issues, housing transactions, real estate investments, funds work, and transport projects. Additionally, the group is well-regarded for its expertise in the PPP and PFI spaces and frequently provides dispute resolution advice to local authority clients. The team is jointly led by Andrew Pettinger, who assists with major infrastructure, outsourcing and commercial transactions for local government clients, and Michael O’Connor, who covers public, private and project finance transactions across various infrastructure and social infrastructure sectors. Other key members of the team are Sara Gilmore, Stephanie Townley and Rob Thompson.
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- ‘Strong knowledgeable lead consultant, this has enabled continuity over the time we have worked together. Wider range of specialist support available as required.'
‘I've worked with Stephanie Townley. Is very knowledgeable on our scheme and has an excellent understanding of challenges faced within local government, whether that be approvals, politics and our risk limitations. Stephanie is always responsive, supports the client in understanding key risks and is flexible in her approach.'
Key clients
- Wigan Borough Council
- Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
- Merseytravel
- West Midlands Combined Authority
- Greater London Authority
- Transport for London
- Trafford Borough Council
- South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
- Council of the Borough of Torbay
Work highlights
- Advised Wigan Borough Council on a secondary IT outsourcing involving the disaggregation of the existing service provision and a new procurement for a new Partner.
- Advising Stockport Council on achieving an appointment within nine months of being appointed, to facilitate an investment of £250m to develop a number of sites in its strategic Stockport Town Centre West area.
- Advising Merseytravel, West Midlands Combined Authority and South Yorkshire Mayoral Corporation on the development of their bus franchising assessments.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Pettinger, Michael O'Connor