Local Government Governance

Legal support and advice on good governance

More about our Local Government Governance support

With decades of experience of working for local authorities, our team is perfectly placed to help your executive leadership team discharge its duties and deliver services of the highest standards.

We can support you to ensure regulatory compliance and manage risks by implementing robust governance systems to help monitor and improve standards across services.

Whether you simply want to strengthen existing internal controls or are facing an investigation, we are on hand to offer straightforward advice and guidance.

Learn more about our governance services

Learn more about our governance services

Our experienced lawyers regularly support Local Authorities with:

  • Setting  up robust governance systems and procedures

  • Advising leadership teams on their duties and legal obligations

  • Avoiding compliance risk

  • Drafting or amending articles of association

  • Representing and advising you in the event of an investigation, compliance breach or allegation of misconduct

Our dedicated Governance Team

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Partner and Divisional Lead: Public Sector Division, Public Sector

Chris Booth

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Partner, Commercial

Gemma Duxbury

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Partner, Governance & Procurement

Daniel Milnes

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Partner and Head of Regulatory, Insurance

Ridwaan Omar

Insights from our Local Government Specialists

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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