Simon Colvin
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Government and public sector
Pinsent Masons conducts a wide range of work for central and local government, and is one of a handful of firms appointed to the UK Government’s Legal Panel to provide a full range of legal services on major projects and complex work.
Pinsent Masons is independently recognised as one of the leading legal providers to the public sector. We understand how the public sector works, and know the challenges faced by those who see an increasing demand for services against a backdrop of constrained resources. We have worked with governments and public bodies around the world, including Northern Ireland, Spain, Germany, Uganda, Qatar and Singapore.
We are committed to helping the public sector to deliver despite its difficult agenda in these fast-moving, unprecedented political times. We have worked with the UK central government, including through projects for the Ministry of Justice, Highways England, DCMS and DWP, for over 30 years.
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Show me all press releasesPinsent Masons MPillay advises Asian Development Bank on funding of submarine cable connecting Vanuatu and New Caledonia
Pinsent Masons MPillay has advised the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on the financing for the design, construction and installation of a 411-kilometre submarine cable connecting the Pacific nations of Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
Pinsent Masons forges strategic partnership with Legora
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has today announced its global firmwide strategic partnership with leading legal AI platform Legora following an extensive pilot programme across its corporate, commercial and property groups.
Pinsent Masons advises Q ENERGY on second-life wind farm project in France
Pinsent Masons has advised Q ENERGY on the design and drafting of a refurbishment contract for an innovative wind project in France, relying exclusively on second-hand wind turbines. The project, scheduled for commissioning in 2028, represents a significant step forward in the integration of circular‑economy principles within the renewable energy sector.
