Our clients range from local authorities and public bodies to small start-up suppliers, as well as large, well-known international firms, firms involved in research and development, education institutions, charities, and organisations involved in infrastructure development. We understand public procurement issues and opportunities from both sides of the coin so are well placed to help you.

Members of our expert team have:

• Advised on public procurement matters including challenges to contract awards
• Acted on behalf of the claimants in Openview Security Solutions Limited v London Borough of Merton [2015] EWHC 2694 (TCC)
• Acted on behalf of Neology UK Limited v Newcastle City Council and Others [2020] EWHC 2958 (TCC)
• Provided assistance on state aid
• Supported organisations to understand subsidy control, working with both grantors and recipients on whether funding proposals comply with current regulatory requirements
• Provided legal opinions to support applications for financial assistance
• Advised on the resolution of technology, energy and telecoms disputes
• Helped businesses develop their procurement strategies
• Maximised commercial advantage for our clients.

Our number one tip for clients is to contact us at the earliest opportunity since limitation periods (the time limit in which to bring a court claim) in procurement are amongst the shortest in civil proceedings generally.