Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP has a strong track record in reorganisations, the green agenda and numerous development projects in the education sector, and acts for notable clients that include key city councils. Matthew Gregson helms the practice, with vast experience in advising on senior-level departures and grievance and disciplinary issues within local authorities. Mark Cook is a key contact; his capabilities include handling joint ventures and income structures for councils. In addition, Sandy Munroe advises on local government property matters, such as disposals, the construction of new schools and regeneration projects, while Richard Brooks is experienced in working with clients on projects, construction, IT and energy matters pertaining to the local government space. Olwen Brown is recommended for her wide-ranging public sector experience; she has recently moved into a consultancy role at the firm. Associate Gayle Monk advises clients on various issues, including public procurement and subsidy control. In February 2022, Steven Brunning joined the team from an in-house role at Inzpire and Paul Slinger joined from Wright Hassall LLP, while in March of the same year, Claire Ward arrived from Herefordshire Council.

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Key clients

Coventry City Council
Shropshire Council
Worcestershire County Council
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
North Northamptonshire Council
West Northamptonshire Council
Leicester City Council
Borough Council of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk
Mid Devon District Council
Somerset County Council
Newark and Sherwood District Council
The Barnet Group
Newcastle City Council
Cumbria County Council
Childrens Commissioning Consortium Cymru – (4C’s hosted by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council)
Oxford City Council

Work highlights

Instructed by Somerset County Council in respect of the reorganisation of local government in Somerset (bringing five councils into a single entity), which is one of only three such reorganisations taking place nationwide having been approved by the Government.
Instructed by Newcastle City Council in relation to £27.5m of funding received from the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to be utilised to provide low-carbon heating and other energy efficient measures across 32 sites.
Instructed to advise Shropshire Council in relation to the Shrewsbury North West Relief Road which is a significant project (investment circa £90m) and an ambitious development to the historical market town Shrewsbury.