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Public Procurement - UK-wide
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What the Team is Known For

Osborne Clarke has a formidable reputation for high-stakes and contentious procurement litigation work. It advises on the public contract regulations introduced in 2015, bids for large government framework agreements, and EU competition and procurement law matters. It is noted for its expertise in regulated utilities, IT, healthcare, transport and the defence sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Osborne Clarke continues to advise National Grid Electricity Distribution, supporting the business in running procurements in the electrical utilities market.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Catherine Wolfenden
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Catherine Wolfenden
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Band 1

Catherine Wolfenden leads the firm's regulated utilities and procurement practice group and is one of the most formidable litigators in her discipline. She also advises on the tender process and developments in policy.

"Catherine is extremely experienced and understands things from a strategic perspective. It feels like she is playing chess and foresees what is going to happen. Her advice has always been spot on."

"She is superb. Catherine is lovely to work with and a really friendly, positive, and enthusiastic person who deals well with clients."

"Catherine Wolfenden is lovely. She is very good, able and practical."

Craig McCarthy
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Craig McCarthy
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Band 3

Craig McCarthy is recommended for his tender process and challenge experience in the defence, transport and healthcare sectors.

"He is a superb communicator who can draw on extensive knowledge and experience of procurement case law to provide timely advice and guidance."

"Craig is lovely, a very able, clever solicitor, and a really decent person to work with."

"He is excellent and technically very good. He is also very nice to deal with."

Kate Davies
Kate Davies
Star Associates

Kate Davies is a senior associate in the regulatory disputes team at Osborne Clarke. She has a notable public procurement practice and advises clients in the utility, healthcare and telecoms sectors.

"Kate has an incredibly detailed knowledge of her very technical subject area."

"We really felt we had appointed a lawyer who would fight in our corner."

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Catherine Wolfenden
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Catherine Wolfenden
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Craig McCarthy
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Craig McCarthy
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Band 3
Kate Davies
Kate Davies
Star Associates