In the legal sector, some positions stand out from the rest due to the complexity and importance of the work involved. Public procurement law is one such area. As purchase activities by public authorities make up a significant portion of the economy in the UK, procurement law plays a crucial role in ensuring fair competition, transparency and the best value for public money. Here, we will introduce ten public procurement lawyers who are making a significant impact in this field across the UK.
Public procurement lawyers deal with both non-contentious and contentious issues that arise during the tendering process or the execution of public contracts. They advise bid teams on legal risks and defend public procurement processes against possible legal challenges. With a wide range of sectors including transport, healthcare, defence or local government, public procurement lawyers need to have a deep understanding of the laws specific to each industry.
This profile features ten solicitors from different law firms who have stood out in the industry. They have not only proved their competence in public procurement law but also demonstrated significant achievements in their respective specialties.
Chris Jackson – Burges Salmon LLP
Chris Jackson is a solicitor advocate specialising in procurement challenges. His wealth of experience includes recent instructions involving government and contractors in transport and healthcare disputes. Jackson is highly regarded for his depth of experience in rail franchising litigation.
Rupert Sydenham – Hogan Lovells
Rupert Sydenham comes highly recommended for his expertise and successful litigation record in procurement challenges arising in the realms of transport and capital projects.
Louise Dobson – Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Louise Dobson is highly skilled in handling contractor and bidder-side challenges. She has particularly extensive knowledge of the healthcare and life sciences sectors and additional expertise in rail procurement litigation.
Fiona Beattie – Macfarlanes LLP
Fiona Beattie advises bidders and public sector organisations on challenges to the contract award procedure, state aid rules and compliance with procurement rules in land development projects.
Rebecca Rees – Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Rebecca Rees is head of Trowers & Hamlins’ public procurement team. She has a rounded public procurement practice, dealing with both public and private sector clients on projects that require a heavy construction component. Besides, she is highly respected for her additional expertise in housing and local government.
Catherine Wolfenden – Osborne Clarke LLP
As the head of the firm’s regulated utilities and procurement practice group, Catherine Wolfenden is one of the most formidable litigators in her discipline. Additionally, she advises clients on the tender process and policy developments.
Emily Heard – Bevan Brittan LLP
Emily Heard is the head of Bevan Brittan’s public procurement practice. A leading healthcare procurement specialist, Heard works with NHS trusts, local authorities, and private and third sector bidders. She also represents both contracting authorities and claimants in transport infrastructure challenges.
Totis Kotsonis – Pinsent Masons
Totis Kotsonis excels in advising on a host of contentious and non-contentious issues involved with high-value capital and defence projects. He represents contractors and public authorities, demonstrating expertise in state aid regulation.
Duncan Osler – MacRoberts LLP
Duncan Osler regularly advises the government, executive agencies, and contractors from both sides of the border on all aspects of the tender process and contract variation. He is also frequently instructed for contentious procurement work.
David McGowan – Dentons
David McGowan is a seasoned adviser to government departments, utilities regulators, and large-budget non-departmental public bodies, such as Network Rail. He represents bidders in procurement challenges, making him a trusted name in public procurement law.
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