Local Government
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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+44 (0)345 073 9900Chambers Review
Weightmans is well versed in all aspects of public sector law and acts for numerous local authorities across the UK. It has significant experience in funding, service transformation and real estate matters. The team offers support to local councils on matters involving regeneration projects, public procurement and housing, while assisting with a range of subsidy control and governance issues. In addition, the firm is experienced in handling employment matters arising within the local government context.
Work Highlights
- Weightmans assisted Harlow and Gilston Garden Town Partners in delivering Harlow Garden Town. This project includes 23,000 dwellings and major infrastructure, such as river crossings and sustainable transport corridors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Weightmans has a dedicated team for local government."
"Weightmans' lawyers had an exceptional ability to understand and interpret complex technical matters and strongly rebuke counterclaims."
"Weightmans has an excellent commercial team who can pick up a wide range of matters and has always delivered any advice required to the highest standard."
"Weightmans constantly have their finger on the pulse around any commercial developments and recent matters that may impact their advice."
"Weightmans has a dedicated team for local government."
"Weightmans' lawyers had an exceptional ability to understand and interpret complex technical matters and strongly rebuke counterclaims."
"Weightmans has an excellent commercial team who can pick up a wide range of matters and has always delivered any advice required to the highest standard."
"Weightmans constantly have their finger on the pulse around any commercial developments and recent matters that may impact their advice."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Goacher heads the local government practice at Weightmans. He often advises on internal investigations, governance issues and infrastructure projects, as well as acting in connection with monitoring issues.
"Simon Goacher is really excellent and really knows how local governments work. He has been inside the machine, and he really knows his stuff."
"Simon gives an excellent level of service and clarity in advice."
"He is a very approachable, capable and knowledgeable lawyer providing pragmatic, sensible advice in the area of local authority governance and decision-making."
"Simon is very well regarded in the local government sector."