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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Show me all press releasesPinsent Masons advises Zenobe on Shetland battery energy storage project
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Zenobē, the UK’s leading owner and operator of grid-scale battery storage, on the financing and development of a 68MW battery energy storage project in Lerwick.
Pinsent Masons advises Ushio on the acquisition of the lamp business from ams-OSRAM
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Ushio Inc., a global leader in light sources for Industrial Process and Visual Imaging applications, on a strategic agreement with the ams-OSRAM Group to acquire its lamp business for industrial and entertainment applications.
Pinsent Masons enhances its financial services regulatory expertise with new hire
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has hired financial services regulatory specialist Joanne Owens into its Regulation, Insurance & Funds team in London.
