England - North West • Public sector
DLA Piper
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The local government team at DLA Piper UK LLP is known for supporting a diverse range of clients with a particular focus on corporate and commercial projects, planning and real estate as well as advising on large projects and assisting in litigious matters. With offices in Manchester and Liverpool, Sarah Bell jointly heads up the team with Liam Cowell; the former with a wealth of experience in commercial and procurement projects, the latter specialised in public social infrastructure and transport. While real estate expert Mark Beardwood continues to advice on complex regeneration projects, Sophie Stewart joined from Brabners LLP in January 2022, bringing in her specialism in planning, highways and compulsory purchase law. Gemma Cowap and Paddy Dwyer bring in their commercial expertise, providing joint venture projects and procurement advice to local authorities.
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Testimonials
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‘I consider the DLA team to be a highly experienced, competent and professional team that has a good understanding of the requirements of the public sector when delivering complex urban regeneration.'
- 'They have strong competency levels across all of the various disciplines required in complex urban regeneration including planning, CPO, land acquisition, leasing and funding’
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Key clients
- Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council
- Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority
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Work highlights
- Advising Sefton MBC in connection with the procurement of a state of the art multi-million pound marine lake events centre, including a theatre space, conference and exhibition centre.
- Advised Sciontec from its establishment and continue to advise on multiple commercial and development projects.
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