Pinsent Masons appointed to Government’s legal panel for public sector

The new framework is for the provision of legal services for all the public sector, including but not limited to Local and Regional Government, Health, Education, Infrastructure, Emergency Services, Central Government and Third Sector organisations.

Pinsent Masons has been appointed to the following lots:

• Lot 1a - Full Legal Service Provision for all Public Sector
• Lot 2 - Focused Legal Support
• Lot 3 - Litigation and Disputes
• Lot 4 - Projects and Complex Advice including PPP
• Lot 5 - Transport and Rail

Commenting on the successful appointment, Partner Jon Riley said: “The appointment reinforces the firm's position as a leading adviser to government and public sector organisations at a time when economic growth, devolution and place-based investment are high on the national agenda. We look forward to continuing to support public sector organisations on the projects, programmes and initiatives that matter most to the communities they serve.”

Head of Pinsent Masons' Local Government practice, Rebecca Rowley, added: "We are delighted to have retained our position with GCA's panel, which will enable us to continue to build on the long-standing expertise we've established across the public sector."

GCA is the UK’s central commercial and procurement organisation, connecting public and private sectors to achieve the best outcomes for the UK and its citizens. GCA uses its commercial expertise to create a simpler procurement experience that redirects valuable resources into essential public services – creating value for the nation.