Local Government Law

In recent years, the centralisation of the delivery of fire and police services along with the introduction of health and social care partnerships (where local government and the NHS jointly have the responsibility to start shifting from hospital care to care at home and care in the community) along with the aspirations of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 has resulted in local government having to rethink its delivery model.

The options for local authorities in meeting this challenge will be to take a more strategic and long term approach and a greater openness to alternative forms of service delivery. As the service delivery models have become more complex it is necessary for legal advisers to the sector to have a detailed knowledge understanding of all aspects of the law as it affects local authorities.

How we can help

Our local government team provide a full service to a number of local authorities meaning we are aware of every aspect of your business and have an inherent understanding of your legal requirement and the political, social and commercial challenges that you face. This understanding gives our teams the skills to work with you in innovating whilst ensuring that such innovation stands up to public scrutiny.

We advise on many areas including:

• Procurement, Competition Law & State Aid
• Planning & Environment
• Litigation
• Housing
• Debt Recovery
• Family & Childcare
• Education Law
• Construction Law (contentious and non-contentious)
• Data Protection
• Freedom of Information
• Corporate Law
• Finance Law
• Property Law (residential & commercial)
• Transportation Law
• Employment and Pensions
• Major Projects

Speak to our solicitors today

If you’re looking for advice on local government law, get in touch with our expert lawyers today.

Contact us on 0131 270 7700, visit our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, East Lothian, Shetland or Orkney, or fill in our enquiry form to request a call back.