Complex legal issues often arise as to whether such bodies, their members, employees and those interacting with them are acting both lawfully and properly.
We can advise on:
- Codes of conduct
- Complaints and disciplinary proceedings
- Drafting and interpretation of governing rules
- Education and qualifications
- Forms and structures of regulatory bodies
- Professional ethics
- Statutory control
Inquests/Public Inquiries
We advise on a wide range of high-profile cases involving public bodies, charities, hospitals and individuals. The breadth of our expertise means we recognize the importance of handling matters with sensitivity and clarity to ensure that all those involved have confidence in the process and investigation.
Judicial review
We have extensive experience of acting for defendant public bodies that are subject to judicial review, and seeking to defend robust decision-making.
We also represent claimants – corporates, professionals and other individuals, and charities, amongst them – who are seeking to challenge unlawful decisions; and we frequently appear for interested parties too.
Procurement
We offer a full range of services from advising on procurement strategy and design, drafting or advising on procurement documentation and drafting and negotiating bespoke and complex commercial transactions. We can be as involved as you need us to be from integral members of the procurement team to experts to call on with those tricky questions
Consultation
We are uniquely well-placed to help develop and deliver successful public consultations; and equally to represent the interests of those adversely affected by bad consultation, or a failure to consult at all.
We are uniquely well-placed to help develop and deliver successful public consultations; and equally to represent the interests of those adversely affected by bad consultation, or a failure to consult at all.