With a particular focus on corporate and commercial projects, planning work and real estate issues as well as advising on large projects and assisting with contentious matters, DLA Piper’s government contracting department supports a wide variety of local government clients. The group is jointly headed up by Sarah Bell in Liverpool, who is well-versed in commercial projects, procurement matters and joint ventures, and Liam Cowell in Manchester, who handles complex and innovative deals in the local government space. Andrew S. Davies assists with waste, water and nuclear sector projects and procurement mandates; planning expert Sophie Stewart works with central and local government clients; Mark Beardwood advises on regeneration projects for local authorities; and Lee Brierley covers complex technology matters. Gemma Cowap is recommended for commercial mandates.
Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent client focused team. Offering highly precise and clear legal advice which is easy to understand. I couldn't recommend this firm highly enough.’
‘Sarah Bell is approachable, highly commercial, and able to provide client-focused advice that delivers results.'
Key clients
- Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council
- Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority
Work highlights
- Advising Sefton MBC in connection with the procurement of a state of the art multi-million pound marine lake events centre.
- Advised Sciontec from its establishment and advising on multiple commercial and development projects.