Local government

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

With ‘expert knowledge on local government’ matters, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP offers comprehensive advice to its clients. Its sector-specific expertise includes governance, property, construction, planning, employment and litigation knowledge. Its clients include county, city and borough councils across the West Midlands and the country more broadly. Matthew Gregson heads the practice, advising on all aspects of employment law. Alex Lawrence assists clients in commercial contracts, subsidy control and public procurement. Gayle Monk specialises in local authority services, including leisure and waste management. Emma Lloyd joined from Keystone Law in July 2023.

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Testimonials

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‘The team are excellent at providing advice quickly, concisely, professionally, usually in difficult situations. The team work collaboratively when advice is required across professional disciplines within a diverse workforce.'
‘Stuart Evans andMathew Gregson stand out in their professionalism and knowledge of Local Government law and practice.’
‘Expert knowledge on local government governance, legislation, local government reorganisation and employment law matters.’
‘Experience, knowledge, flexibility, great client liaison, expertise and capacity to meet urgent actions.’

Key clients

Birmingham City Council
London Borough of Haringey
Shropshire Council
Coventry City Council
Leicester City Council
Cheltenham Borough Council
Oxford City Council
West Northamptonshire Council
Newcastle City Council
Buckinghamshire Council
Stafford Borough Council

Work highlights

Advised Somerset Council on all aspects of the reorganisation of local government in Somerset which went live on 1 April 2023, one of only three local government reorganisations in England authorised by the Government.
Advising in relation to Newcastle City Council's programme of work decarbonising the public estate, within which the Council is delivering a range of measures to its estate.
Advising West Northamptonshire Council on the re-procurement of a waste transfer station, household waste recycling centres, residual waste disposal and waste reuse contracts.