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Public Law

What we do

Awarded the highest ranking in its field by Chambers and Partners, our market-leading Public Law team assists public bodies to meet the challenges of service provision. We are experts in navigating change, creating the space for clients to achieve their service aims without legal challenge.

What we are known for

We find solutions, not just risks. We understand the special culture that applies to the exercise of public functions, and the importance of fairness, equality and efficiency.

We offer pragmatic, expert advice to develop robust policies, procedures and decision-making processes to make legal challenge unnecessary. Where challenge is unavoidable, we have some of the strongest dispute resolution experts in the sector.

Detailed elements of our services 

We advise on a wide range of matters, from constitutional and governance issues, equalities and human rights, to developing commercial and income generating relationships, exercising regulatory functions, and formulating and implementing policy.

What our clients say

'One client comments: "They're experts in their fields with a fantastic grasp of the issues facing public bodies and a very pragmatic approach".' Chambers and Partners UK 2019 Edition, Administrative and public law, UK-wide

'Clients say the team "works together very well and they are able to cover one another without requiring additional briefing. Client service and billing transparency are both excellent".' Chambers and Partners UK 2018 Edition, Administrative and public law, UK-wide

'The team "works together very well and they are able to cover one another without requiring additional briefing. Client service and billing transparency are both excellent".' Chambers and Partners UK 2018 Edition, Administrative and public law, UK-wide

"They have excellent interpersonal skills and integrate into our team very well. They are very adept at team working. They go above and beyond the legal stuff - really considered advice that goes beyond what we have to do legally." Chambers and Partners UK 2018 Edition, Administrative and public law, UK-wide

"They held our hands through a tender process and were very knowledgeable on the issues. We would definitely use them again." Chambers and Partners UK 2018 Edition, Public procurement, UK-wide

'The "outstanding" DAC Beachcroft LLP shines in the healthcare sector, providing "quality support on difficult issues".' Legal 500 UK 2017 Edition, Public sector: Administrative and public law, London

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Lisa Broderick

Partner Dublin

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Andrew Cousins

Barrister Manchester

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Our Lawyers - Anne Crofts

Anne Crofts

Partner London - Walbrook

Anne Crofts has over 20 years' experience advising on commercial issues…

Our Lawyers - Ioan Davies

Ioan Davies

Legal Director Leeds

Ioan Davies has been advising public and private sector clients since 2002…

Our Lawyers - Sophie Devlin

Sophie Devlin

Legal Director Newcastle

Sophie specialises in information law, and leads DAC Beachcroft's health…

Our Lawyers - Hamza Drabu

Hamza Drabu

Partner, Head of Health London - Walbrook

Hamza Drabu is a commercial lawyer who specialises in advising…

Our Lawyers - Victoria Fletcher

Victoria Fletcher

Senior Associate London - Walbrook

Victoria is a senior associate specialising in public procurement…

Our Lawyers - Anne-Marie Gregory

Anne-Marie Gregory

Senior Associate Bristol

Anne-Marie specialises in public law and corporate governance, with…

Our Lawyers - Darryn Hale

Darryn Hale

Partner London - Walbrook

Darryn specialises in information law in the health sector, including data…

Our Lawyers - Aidan Healy

Aidan Healy

Legal Director Dublin

Aidan Healy joined DAC Beachcroft Dublin in 2014, after having trained and…

Our Lawyers - David Hunt

David Hunt

Partner London - Walbrook

David Hunt is Chairman of the Financial Services division of DAC…

Our Lawyers - Rowena McCormack

Rowena McCormack

Partner Dublin

Rowena is a litigation specialist with considerable experience in dealing…

Our Lawyers - Campbell Normand

Campbell Normand

Partner Edinburgh

Campbell specialises in all areas of civil dispute resolution, including…

Our Lawyers - Brian Ormond

Brian Ormond

Partner Dublin

Brian joined DAC Beachcroft Dublin in February 2017 having worked in a…

Our Lawyers - Will Pickles

Will Pickles

Senior Associate Bristol

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Our Lawyers - Gary Rice

Gary Rice

Partner Dublin

Gary is an experienced regulatory, information and commercial law…

Our Lawyers - Alistair Robertson

Alistair Robertson

Partner London - Walbrook

Alistair is a senior public lawyer with many years’ experience advising…

Our Lawyers - Niall Sexton

Niall Sexton

Senior Associate Dublin

Niall joined DAC Beachcroft in 2015 from a US based law firm in London…

Our Lawyers - Corinne Slingo

Corinne Slingo

Partner Bristol

Corinne leads the national Healthcare Regulatory team advising on all…

Our Lawyers - Chris Waite

Chris Waite

Partner Leeds

Chris specialises in contractual, commercial and constitutional issues in…

Our Lawyers - Nicholas Williams

Nicholas Williams

Partner Bristol

Nick advises public and private sector clients on commercial transactions…

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