England - North West • Public sector
Squire Patton Boggs
Squire Patton Boggs’ local government team has particular expertise in the delivery of complex and strategic regeneration projects, major transport and infrastructure projects, and large-scale development transactions involving public and private sector collaboration. Development and regeneration expert Mark Barker heads the team which includes Mark Gaffney who is specialised in property joint ventures and public sector funding. Nick Helm, head of the group’s energy and infrastructure team, is the key contact for renewable energy projects, decarbonisation initiatives and Clean Air projects, a core strength of the group.
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Key clients
- Leeds City Council
- Manchester City Council
- Birmingham City Council
- Warrington Borough Council
- Transport for Greater Manchester
- Leeds City Region Revolving Investment Fund LP
- Preston City Council
- Lancashire County Council
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Sheffield City Council
Work highlights
- Advising TfGM (and indirectly 10 Greater Manchester local authorities) on the proposed Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan and the Greater Manchester Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Project.
- Advising Preston City Council on the key strategic redevelopment of the City’s indoor market for a leisure-led scheme anchored by a multi-screen cinema operator and a bowling operator.
- Acting for Leeds City Region Revolving Investment Fund LP and the funding for the redevelopment of the former Leeds Casino.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Barker