Local Government - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Anderson Strathern has an established local government practice with experience in regeneration projects. The team advises a broad range of local authority clients on matters relating to education and leisure facilities. In addition, the team provides guidance on local authority powers, setting up and transferring assets to arm's length organisations, as well as creating shared services arrangements and alternative funding streams. The firm's lawyers have a strong focus on public sector construction matters surrounding various projects, and the firm is also able to advise local authorities on the full range of public procurement issues.
Strengths
"Anderson Strathern are very good in the local government space."
Work Highlights
Anderson Strathern assisted 22 separate Scottish public bodies in seeking damages for losses incurred in the aftermath of buying trucks from the European Truck Cartel.
Notable Practitioners
Audrey Cameron leads the local government practice at Anderson Strathern. Her expertise spans high-value and complex matters surrounding development projects, procurement, governance and state aid. "Audrey is very good. She has a reassuring presence for local government issues and is a specialist in that area." "I never enter negotiations or do a deal without Audrey's input. Her work is excellent." "She is very experienced in this area of the law."
