Marketplace
Welcome to the Local Government Lawyer Marketplace Portal.
Here you can find the full range of services that public law departments and lawyers need. For departments, this page provides a directory of specialist legal advisers - including local authority legal departments that provide external services - expert witnesses, consultants, training courses, technology providers and much else besides.
Market NewsSRA sounds alarm over poor practices in high-volume consumer claimsA Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) review into how firms process high-volume consumer claims - including housing disrepair and data…
Bevan Brittan sees 20% growth in revenues from Central and Local Government practiceLaw firm Bevan Brittan has announced its financial results for 2024-25, achieving revenue and profit growth for the 12th consecutive year.
Cornerstone Barristers names new joint heads of chambersCornerstone Barristers has appointed James Findlay KC and Robin Green as Joint Heads of Chambers, effective from 23 July 2025.
Capsticks strengthens local government team with hires for new Exeter officeLaw firm Capsticks has hired two partners and a senior associate specialising in public sector projects, contracts and procurement for the…
Two Liverpool sets merge to form 79 member-strong Hundred Court ChambersAtlantic Chambers and Oriel Chambers have merged, with the combined set to be known as Hundred Court Chambers.
Borough councils set to agree on shared legal serviceGuildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council are poised to agree on a shared legal service in an effort to bring £50,000 worth of…
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InstructionsDWF advises West Northamptonshire Council on landmark regeneration schemeDWF has advised West Northamptonshire Council on the exchange of a development agreement with the English Cities Fund (ECF) – a joint…
TLT advises city council on procurement of joint delivery partner for major regeneration projectLaw firm TLT has advised Birmingham City Council on procuring a joint delivery partner – St Joseph, part of the Berkeley Group - for the…
DAC Beachcroft advises university on £10m fit out works contract for new London campusThe Construction and Engineering team at law firm DAC Beachcroft has advised the University of Sunderland on a £10m fit out works contract…
Trowers advises local authority on innovative financing structure for acquisition of 368 homes for temporary accommodationLaw firm Trowers & Hamlins has advised Westminster City Council on the acquisition of a portfolio of 368 homes for temporary accommodation…
Geldards advises Nottingham City Council on Broad Marsh regeneration projectLaw firm Geldards has advised Nottingham City Council on the sale of land and buildings to Homes England ahead of the proposed regeneration…
Sharpe Pritchard advises city council on procurement of energy from waste facility contractLaw firm Sharpe Pritchard has advised Stoke-on-Trent City Council in procuring a contract for an energy from waste facility in Hanford.
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PeopleSharpe Pritchard promotes construction specialist to partnerSharpe Pritchard has promoted construction lawyer Helen Batter to partner, effective from 4 August 2025.
39 Essex Chambers bolsters public law and civil litigation practices with arrival of six barristersSix barristers specialising in public law and civil litigation have joined 39 Essex Chambers.
Geldards bolsters Education Law team with hire of new head of schools, colleges and universities servicesThomas Emmett has joined Geldards’ national Education Law team as Partner and Head of Schools, Colleges and University services.
TLT strengthens infrastructure planning and renewable energy teams with double partner hireNational law firm TLT has bolstered its infrastructure planning, commercial real estate and renewable energy practices with the hire of two…
Combined county authority names first permanent Director of LegalThe East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has appointed Sanjit Sull as its first permanent Director of Legal, Governance and…
Council appoints former director of governance and monitoring officer as permanent chief executiveWest Lindsey Borough Council has appointed a former Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer as permanent chief executive.
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TechnologyCourts service accused of taking “several years” to react to IT bug that caused evidence to go missingA leaked report has claimed it took several years for HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) to react to an IT bug that caused evidence to…
Senior judges fire warning over misuse of AI before courts and tell those in profession with leadership responsibilities to take practical measures to prevent it happeningPractical and effective measures must be taken by those within the legal profession with individual leadership responsibilities and by…
Councils to use AI for preparing meeting minutes as part of Government trialLocal councils across the country are trialling a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool aimed at streamlining tasks in the planning process…
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary issues refreshed guidance on use of AI by judicial office holdersSenior judges have issued updated guidance aimed at assisting judicial office holders in relation to the use of Artificial Intelligence…
Local authorities being left without adequate support to procure AI in public interest, research findsLocal government does not have access to a clear, comprehensive or consistent account of how to procure AI in the public interest, an…
Most lawyers now using generative AI or plan to, survey saysFour out of five UK lawyers (82%) are currently using or have plans to use generative artificial intelligence (AI), according to new data…
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Comment and Analysis
Generative AI and lawyer jobsThomson Reuters sets out three reasons why generative AI will not take over lawyer jobs.
Transforming the way we produce population statisticsJen Woolford explains how the ONS is using a variety of data sources to provide more frequent, inclusive, and timely statistics to allow us…
Delivering 21st-century customer experience in the public sectorRachel Buchanan examines how legal teams should support their authorities in delivering tailored services at a time of restrained resources.
Virtual Training – why didn’t we think of it earlier!?Member development trainer Bethan Evans relives her experiences of switching from face-to-face to online training during lockdown and looks…
Striking out in a new direction: Setting up an ABSWhat does it take to set up a legal services alternative business structure? Hilary Irving of North Yorkshire County Council outlines the…
The road from hereA commitment to public service and a willingness to move for the right opportunity have seen Suki Binjal, President of LLG, work for public…
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Jobs
Jobs
Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
£40,449 - £46,611 per annum (Career graded post – progression through the grade is subject to completing at least 5 years PQE)
Senior Lawyer - FCRM & Planning Team
£52,929 + £5,250 Market Forces Factor per annum
Lawyer - Property
£41,771 - £47,181 per annum
Lawyer - Area FCRM and Planning Team
£41,617 per annum
Police Misconduct & Vetting Solicitor
£53,482 plus generous benefits package + a £2,000 South East Allowance is available
Locums
Directory
Events
Executive Programme in Public Procurement Law and Policy - University of Nottingham 
Business and Property Masterclass #5: Interim Relief – Acting urgently and getting it right - Cornerstone Barristers
10-09-2025 11:00 am
Online (live)
Net Zero Summit - Sharpe Pritchard 
Property Law Roadshow 2025 - Bristol - St John's Chambers 
CUBAS Comprehensive Training & Licencing (Manchester), September 2025
Business and Property Masterclass #6: Rights of Light and Restrictive Covenants - Cornerstone Barristers
23-09-2025
Online (live)
AI in the Public Sector Conference - Westminster Insight 
Activism in the Workplace - 42BR Barristers Employment Law Annual Lecture 
DoLS Authoriser Training - LPS Law 
Property Law Roadshow 2025 - Cardiff - St John's Chambers 
Institutional landlord series: Possession – High Court Enforcement - 5 Pump Court
22-10-2025 4:00 pm
Online (live)
Institutional landlord series: Costs Recovery and Legally Aided Parties - 5 Pump Court
05-11-2025 4:00 pm
Online (live)
Annual Fraud Conference 2025 - Oxford Investigation Service 
HMPL Building Blocks: Tenancy Management – Assignment, Mutual Exchange and Succession - Devonshires
12-03-2026
Online (live)
Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 2: Exclusion and Debarment - 39 Essex Chambers
On Demand
Online (pre-recorded)
Ivy Legal - Certificate in Planning Enforcement
Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 1: Overview and New Procedures - 39 Essex Chambers
On Demand
Online (pre-recorded)
Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 3: Contract Modification - 39 Essex Chambers
On Demand
Online (pre-recorded)
Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 4: Challenges and Remedies - 39 Essex Chambers
On Demand
Online (pre-recorded)
Events
Business and Property Masterclass #5: Interim Relief – Acting urgently and getting it right - Cornerstone Barristers
10-09-2025 11:00 am
Online (live)
Business and Property Masterclass #6: Rights of Light and Restrictive Covenants - Cornerstone Barristers
23-09-2025
Online (live)
Institutional landlord series: Possession – High Court Enforcement - 5 Pump Court
22-10-2025 4:00 pm
Online (live)
Institutional landlord series: Costs Recovery and Legally Aided Parties - 5 Pump Court
05-11-2025 4:00 pm
Online (live)
HMPL Building Blocks: Tenancy Management – Assignment, Mutual Exchange and Succession - Devonshires
12-03-2026
Online (live)
Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 2: Exclusion and Debarment - 39 Essex Chambers
On Demand
Online (pre-recorded)
Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 1: Overview and New Procedures - 39 Essex Chambers
On Demand
Online (pre-recorded)
Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 3: Contract Modification - 39 Essex Chambers
On Demand
Online (pre-recorded)
Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 4: Challenges and Remedies - 39 Essex Chambers
On Demand
Online (pre-recorded)