England - North West • Public sector

Browne Jacobson LLP

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Browne Jacobson LLP’s Manchester-based local government practice stands out for its work on waste management, recycling and disposal, infrastructure projects as well as procurement processes. The group is adept in providing advice on high profile PFI contract matters and handling disputes acting for local authorities. With a wealth of experience in procurement processes and advising local governments, Mike Mousdale heads up the team. While Nat Avdiu specialises in public procurement, commercial contracts, grant agreements, commercial projects and subsidy control, associate Daniel O’Brien assists with procurement exercises, commercial contracts and commercial projects.

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Key clients

  • Derbyshire County Council
  • Stockport Council
  • Plymouth City Council
  • Covanta Energy Limited
  • St Albans City & District Council
  • Stockport Council
  • RECAP Partners
  • Suez SA
  • Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Mike Mousdale

Browne Jacobson LLP

Mike is a recognised leader in the fields of public procurement, local government, administrative and public law, having led on some of the largest and most innovative transactions in the sector. He acted on three of the first four local authority PFI schemes, delivered the first local government LLP joint venture and put together a number of strategic partnerships. Mike’s experience covers all services, including schools, health, waste, leisure, IT and support services, transport and housing. Mike speaks at many conferences and seminars, such as for SOLACE, the LGA and Solicitors in Local Government. He is a regular speaker at the leading public procurement conference run by White Paper Conferences, alongside other leading practitioners. He regularly provides training to clients and organisations such as CIPFA on subjects such as procurement, local authority companies and commercialisation of services in local government.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mike Mousdale

Other key lawyers

Peter Ware, Nat Avdiu, Daniel O’Brien