Local Government
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
Email address
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(0121) 200 3242About
Provided by Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
We are one of the leading firms for local government work. Unlike some other firms we do not just do public sector work or major projects, we have dedicated local government sector expertise. That expertise is built on lawyers who have spent years working for and within the local government sector across a range of disciplines. We pride ourselves on offering a “full council” service across governance, property, construction, regeneration planning, licensing, litigation, employment and pure local government law.
We have clients right across England and Wales and have active relationships with over half the councils in England and Wales. We are on several major frameworks covering the whole of the country; opening a new Manchester office to service our clients in the North and North West. We deliver training across a range of programmes and are regularly in demand as speakers at sector specific conferences (e.g. Lawyers in Local Government Weekend School and Governance Conference).
The firm is appointed to panels and frameworks such as NEPO and Crown Commercial Services.
Chambers Review
Anthony Collins Solicitors has considerable expertise in major development projects, including city centre regeneration and housing projects. The team establishes alternative delivery models for services and assists local authorities with dispute resolution, including procurement challenges and judicial review. It has a strong focus on governance and in-house work for local authorities, including assistance on matters relating to employment and pensions.
Work Highlights
- Anthony Collins advised Buckinghamshire Council on a project to provide homes for Ukrainian and Afghan refugees. The firm advised on the role the council would play and what delivery vehicle was possible, taking into account the regulatory framework for managing a house revenue account and requirements for registering as a provider.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Anthony Collins team consists of some highly experienced local government lawyers who understand the workings of local authorities."
"The firm has a wide range of lawyers with a solid understanding of the sector and are very responsive."
"There is always resource available to respond to our requirements."
"All staff seem exceptionally experienced and all emails and calls are replied to almost immediately."
"The Anthony Collins team consists of some highly experienced local government lawyers who understand the workings of local authorities."
"The firm has a wide range of lawyers with a solid understanding of the sector and are very responsive."
"There is always resource available to respond to our requirements."
"All staff seem exceptionally experienced and all emails and calls are replied to almost immediately."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Cook is well regarded for his expertise in matters relating to procurement, subsidy control and vires. He also offers strategic advice to local authorities that are engaged in infrastructure and housing projects.
"Mark Cook is really experienced and really knows his stuff."
"Mark Cook is a really sound lawyer."
"He is very supportive and a real expert."
Alex Lawrence is a senior associate at Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP. His practice sees him advise local authorities on commercial matters, governance and subsidy control, among other issues.
"Alex is really good and really understands the local government sector."
"Alex is very strong technically."