Local Government Legal Support

Comprehensive legal services for Local Authorities and Local Government bodies

More about our Local Government Services

Local authorities are facing some of the most challenging times in modern history, with restructuring, diminished budgets and reduced staffing levels all adding to the pressures of delivering quality public services to their communities.

This is coupled with a growing need to collaborate more closely with other public bodies and local authorities, face unprecedented levels of public scrutiny, and raise additional income through commercial activity.

With so many challenges to navigate, having a trusted legal partner is more important than ever.

At Forbes, we aim to provide a one-stop-shop service for Local Authorities. Our team brings together specialists in a wide range of disciplines, working seamlessly together to ensure all your legal needs are met.

We have a wealth of experience acting for over 60 local authorities across England and Wales and truly understand the increasing financial and legislative pressures they face.

Over the years we have gained an excellent reputation for building longstanding, trusted relationships. We work as an extension of your legal team, providing reliable advice and a high-quality, cost-effective service.

Working with Forbes

Working with Forbes

If you would like to partner with Forbes, there are several straightforward ways to begin. You can get in touch for an informal initial conversation, invite us to tender, or instruct us through your insurer or a Legal Services Framework.

Forbes has been appointed as approved Legal Services providers under the following frameworks:

Crown Commercial Services
CHIC
CPC
NEPO (North East Procurement Organisation)
North West Legal Consortium
Pagabo
Procurement Services (Formerly Kent Commercial Services)
University of Essex Legal Services Framework
YPO (Formerly Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation)

Our dedicated Local Government team

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Partner and Divisional Lead: Public Sector Division, Public Sector

Chris Booth

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Partner and Head of Insurance, Insurance

Kella Bowers

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Partner, Commercial

Gemma Duxbury

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Partner and Head of Public Sector Employment, Employment & HR

Ruth Rule-Mullen

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Insights from our Local Government Team

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR): What it Means for Councils’ Insurance Cover

Insights 10 min read

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR): What it Means for Councils’ Insurance Cover

The Local Authority could not take into account Personal Injury Trusts as a reason for failing to provide care

Insights 5 minute read

The Local Authority could not take into account Personal Injury Trusts as a reason for failing to provide care

Forbes Appointed To National Public Sector Legal Services Framework

Insights 2 min read

Forbes Appointed To National Public Sector Legal Services Framework

Hillsborough Law Demands Culture of Candour

Insights 4 min read

Hillsborough Law Demands Culture of Candour

Can you sue if a tree falls on your car?

Insights 3 min read

Can you sue if a tree falls on your car?

School trips: legal duties and health and safety compliance

Insights 4 min read

School trips: legal duties and health and safety compliance

Substantial Fine after Council worker crushed at London waste facility

Insights 3 min read

Substantial Fine after Council worker crushed at London waste facility

A National Asbestos Record Could Prove Positive for Local Authorities

Insights 5 min read

A National Asbestos Record Could Prove Positive for Local Authorities

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