Public Procurement

James Goudie KC is a hugely respected veteran of the Bar who is regularly instructed by local authorities to provide advice on complex procurement disputes. He is also a strong choice to advise claimants seeking to challenge procurement decisions.

"He is always on my list for anything related to complex questions about procurement-related decisions. A first-class lawyer in every sense."

"Clients like his style of advice. He is a leading KC."

"He is absolutely excellent all round, but particularly good in terms of his understanding of the client's requirements and his ability to present positive and commercial advice speedily."

Jason Coppel KC is a widely respected silk with impressive experience representing public bodies as well as claimants in high-stakes procurement challenges. He acts for clients on matters in the health and transport sectors.

"Jason Coppel KC is a top-notch lawyer."

"Jason is a very clever and shrewd lawyer who commands the court's attention. While being balanced in his approach, he's not nervous about pursuing the less convincing parts of a case."

"A pleasure to work with, he cuts through the most complex issues and provides commercially relevant, concise and incisive advice. He is also a very effective advocate."

Nigel Giffin KC is a leading silk who receives considerable praise for the outstanding expertise and judgement he shows when handling public procurement matters, which form a significant part of his robust public law practice.

"Nigel Giffin is one of the best barristers around. He is meticulous, quick-thinking and someone whose easy manner belies the fact that he has the sharpest of minds."

"He is very approachable and knowledgeable."

"A lawyer with a very encyclopaedic brain, who knows the detail of the law."

Patrick Halliday regularly advisescontracting authorities and tenderers on contentious and non-contentious procurement issues and has acted in some of the heftier cases in the field.Halliday acts for a range of clients including those in the healthcare, transport and redevelopment sectors.

"Patrick is great to work with, and particularly adept at identifying pragmatic solutions to complex issues. He is really user-friendly and excellent at embedding himself in the client team."

"Approachable, responsive and someone liked by clients due to his straightforward advice. He is able to distil complex issues into easily understood advice."

"Patrick is a great lawyer with an eye for detail. He is calm and reliable."

Rupert Paines is a well-regarded up-and-coming junior who acts for public and private clients on a range of high-profile and high-value procurement matters. He has particular experience in energy, healthcare and transport matters.

"Rupert has really wide-ranging and up-to-date knowledge, which he applies in a really practical way. He has all of the attributes a modern barrister needs."

Stephen Kosmin is a well-respected junior with demonstrable experience of acting in high-profile and high-value public procurement matters. He regularly advises clients in the transport and healthcare sectors and has experience working with local authorities and central government.

"Stephen is a very impressive barrister all round. He performs admirably and is regularly instructed in cases above his level of call. He is an all-round very impressive barrister."

"A go-to in this sector, who cuts through complex legal issues and is very good with clients and other professionals."

Joseph Barrett is a highly regarded juniorwho has agrowing practice in wide-ranging, high-stakes public procurement law cases, and particular expertise in EU procurement and state aid. He wins praise for his tenacity in court and vigorous work ethic, and has advised on some of the most high-profile procurement cases to arise out of the pandemic.

"Joseph is super knowledgeable and highly efficient."

"One of the best, he's measured but not afraid to be decisive. He is a shrewd lawyer who commands the court's attention."

"Joseph has an encyclopedic knowledge of public procurement law, an area in which he is leading the charge. You want him on your side."

"Joseph is very decisive and great to work with."