Simon Colvin
Partner, Head of Client Relationships – Key Markets
Government and public sector
Pinsent Masons conducts a wide range of work for central and local government, and is one of a handful of ‘Tier 1’ firms appointed to provide a full range of legal services on the Crown Commercial Service's panel.
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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Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised two subsidiaries of Arch Re – Southern Rock Insurance Company Limited (Southern Rock) and Alwyn Insurance Company Limited (Alwyn) – on the successful completion of an insurance business transfer under Part VII of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
Pinsent Masons advises on acquisition of Alba Renewables
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Southeast Asia-based clean energy developer Alba Renewables on its acquisition by a leading global investment firm.
Pinsent Masons advises Aviva on Part VII transfer of former AIG Life protection business
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised the Aviva Group on the successful High Court-sanctioned transfer of the entire insurance business of Aviva Protection UK Limited (formerly AIG Life) to Aviva Life & Pensions UK Limited, under a Part VII insurance business transfer scheme.
