Rogers & Norton’s Commercial and Litigation teams have developed an array of experience within the local government sector.
Local government departments, authorities and members face increasing pressure from ever-changing government legislation. Our Commercial Litigation team can provide the support needed to reduce the financial and political pressures that our clients may face. Our breadth of knowledge has assisted a variety of clients, ranging from local government departments, Parish Councils, Town Councils, Local Authorities to companies and even individual claimants.
Our team are also well-versed in advising clients who have been subject to a local government decision that the decision-maker did not have the authority to make or that was made without following the correct legal procedures. If you believe you have been subject to an improper local government decision, then we have the expertise to assist with judicial review proceedings.
Our litigation team have built an excellent reputation for strong defence. Our experts have acted on behalf of clients who have faced personal and political reputational damage as a result of false and defamatory statements. We understand the highly sensitive nature of such claims and are equipped to handle the media attention which can sometimes arise as a consequence.
Our expertise in local government includes the following sector specialities:
- Advice on claims under the Localism Act 2011 and the Representation of the People Act 1983
- Advice on issues of R (Harvey) v Ledbury Town Council [2018] EWHC 1151 (Admin)
- Advice on statutory powers and questions of ultra vires
- Bullying and harrasement
- Codes of conduct
- Complaints about members
- Construction and engineering
- Contracts and public procurement
- Defamation and malicious falsehood
- Environmental regulation and licensing
- High Court and County Court claims, mediation, arbitration and adjudication
- Judicial Review and Injunctions
- Local Authority Standing Orders
- Procedural advice, including proofing against claims of bias and procedural impropriety
- Property and planning, including highways and rights of way
- Standing orders