Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie has been named as a supplier on three lots of Government Commercial Agency’s Legal Panel for Public Sector. This panel serves as the framework for the provision of legal services for all the public sector, including Local and Regional Government, Health, Education, Infrastructure, Emergency Services, Central Government and Third Sector organisations.
The three lots are Lot 2: Focused Legal Support, Lot 4: Projects and Complex Advice including PPP and Lot 5: Transport and Rail which covers a wide spectrum of legal specialisms, including, commercial and contracts, property, real estate and construction, litigation and dispute resolution, PPP (public-private partnership), projects, employment, public procurement, social housing, infrastructure, transport and rail, health and social care, and costs law.
Sam Outtridge, Partner at Ashurst Perkins Coie, commented, “We are delighted to have been appointed to Government Commercial Agency’s legal panel for public sector, which builds on our long-term relationship with the UK Government, and we are looking forward to working together with the Government’s highly experienced in-house legal teams to support their future success. This appointment reflects our expertise and ability to advise on some of the most high-profile and complex transactions in the market.”
Government Commercial Agency (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.
