Sitting within the firm’s wider public sector offer, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP‘s far-reaching local government practice is increasingly active on mandates relating to the decarbonisation of heat, and local council governance issues. Mainstays of the practice include assistance with PFI support, planning and procurement. Key contacts at the firm’s Leeds office include heat networks expert Andrew Hirst and Vicky McCombe, who frequently draws upon construction and engineering experience to assist local government clients. Helen Robinson and Sarah White are further names to note.
Testimonials
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- 'An experienced team with knowledge on a wide range or key issues that has ensured we received clear and robust advice on both legislative and governance issues. The team are flexible and able to respond at short notice to meet changing requirements.'
- 'Andrew Hirst has provided in-depth support on key contractual and legislative issues, identifying opportunities to enable the impacts to be mitigated.'
Key clients
- North Yorkshire Council
- Hampshire County Council
Work highlights
- Appointed by the City of Doncaster Council to support them in their project to procure a new operator to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport, advising on real estate, procurement, funding and regulatory matters.
- Appointed by Solihull Council to advise on the procurement of a significant heat network project to supply public and commercial buildings in Solihull Town Centre with both heat and power.