Sharpe Pritchard Solicitors & Parliamentary Agents

The government's £68 million funding to enable local authorities to develop derelict and unused brownfield sites is a significant step to address the need for new homes.   However, the Brownfield Land Release Fund (the 'Fund') doesn't resolve the legal and regulatory issues that come with brownfield developments...   James Mallery-Nelson summarises the common issues that arise and how to navigate them here: https://lnkd.in/esqDQHTC    #brownfield #construction #housingdevelopment #brownfieldlandreleasefund 

“What are the NEC payment mechanisms?” sounds like a straightforward question.   However, with various mechanisms used across the construction industry and a myriad of variations within each of these, it can easily get complicated.    Sophie Drysdale and Allan Owen outline the different mechanisms and when they are appropriate here: https://lnkd.in/ehVUECjd    #NECContracts #ConstructionLaw #ConstructionIndustry #Infrastructure #NEC4 #NEC3 #costreimbursable #targetprice #fixedprice

Watch our recent webinar with Sharpe Pritchard Solicitors & Parliamentary Agents! Juli Lau and Sally Stock discuss methods for procuring waste collection contracts, the commercial significance of the waste industry, and the legislative frameworks. Watch now: https://bit.ly/3AfAge5 #WasteCollection #EMLawshare

Following on from our huge Legal 500 success earlier this month, we have some more exciting news to share… 8 practice areas and 11 individuals have been recognised in the Chambers and Partners 2025 Guide! 🎉 We’re thrilled with the feedback that our team has received, with some incredible new rankings including: 👏 A new entry in London (Firms) - Planning 👏 Stephen Gummer going straight in at Band 1 in UK-Wide - Energy & Natural Resources: Water As Timothy Farr, our Managing Partner, said: “We are incredibly proud of this year’s achievements in the Chambers & Partners 2025 Guide. The new rankings are fantastic endorsements of our team’s expertise and hard work.” Congratulations to the entire team! Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4eLKnqc Keep an eye out for more updates! #PressRelease #ChambersandPartners #ChambersandPartners2025 #LegalExcellence #ChambersGuide

We're thrilled to announce that we've climbed to 40th in the #SMFIndex24!   This significant leap from 51st place last year demonstrates the hard work and dedication of our fantastic HR team, who have consistently refined and enhanced our employment strategies.    Nadia Biles Davies, our Chief Operating Officer, summed up this recognition perfectly:   “It’s not just about climbing the rankings. It’s about ensuring that we create genuine pathways for people from diverse backgrounds to thrive in the legal profession. “This aligns perfectly with our core values and our strategic goal of becoming an employer of choice.” Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/ei6eUg4K   The Social Mobility Foundation #SocialMobility #EDI #UKSolicitors

Join our upcoming Employment Forum! Our experts David Leach, Julie Bann, and Christian Grierson will be exploring pension issues for public sector organisations, including complaints to the Pensions Ombudsman and Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures (IDRP). Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/ejXexxyK #Pensions #PublicSector #IDRP

Congratulations to Emyr Thomas who has been recognised as Leading Parter in not one, but two, Legal 500 categories 👏 Alongside the rankings in the Electoral and Infrastructure (parliamentary) categories, Emyr received some fantastic feedback that he stands out as 'highly experienced and focused'. Read more about Emyr’s specialisms: https://lnkd.in/en2nFvjw #L500 #LeadingPartner #L5002025

Nicola Sumner has been ranked as a Leading Partner by the Legal 500! The Legal 500 testimonials praised Nicky's excellent regulatory knowledge and ability to readily provide examples to help businesses feel confident in their decision making. Huge congratulations Nicky! 🎊 Learn more and contact Nicky here: https://lnkd.in/eU9Dt3Uc #L5002025 #Legal500 

Alastair Lewis has once again been awarded Hall of Fame status in the Legal 500 rankings for 2025 🎉 Congratulations Alastair! Alastair specialises in advising on public and private infrastructure projects. Do you need expert advice? Get in touch with Alastair today: https://lnkd.in/eTXbFgbZ #Infrastructure #Legal500 #L5002025 

Congratulations to Roseanne Serrelli who has been ranked as a Leading Partner in the Legal 500! 🎉 Ros has received some fantastic feedback from her clients, citing her ‘excellent knowledge’ and her professional and personable approach. Learn more about Roseanne's expertise: https://lnkd.in/eTuJfYCs #Legal500 #LawFirm #LegalNews #L5002025