Commercial
Commercial lawyers in the team offer broad knowledge in commercial law particularly in the public sector.
The primary areas of work relate to contractual matters and we have extensive expertise in:
- drafting of bespoke contracts over a wide spectrum ranging from grant funding agreements to suites of contracts in respect of complex project structures
- negotiation of contract terms with public sector and private sector commercial entities
- provision of general contractual and strategic project advice.
We developed a unique expertise in legal project management. We specifically seek to address client needs as a whole and deliver legal support through managing and co-ordinating legal requirements for the entirety of the project.
We offer specialist knowledge in EU procurement law and its application to public sector projects.
The commercial team provides advice and assistance in the following areas:
- ICT (computer technology)
- adult social care
- construction law
- social housing
- academy conversions
- external funding applications and grant agreements
- formation of corporate entities
- general contractual matters
Examples of work include:
- SEND schools programme - drafting and negotiation of all building contracts and advising on all ancillary contractual and commercial matters in relation to the construction of a new SEND schools and the improvement and extension of others across Lincolnshire. This is one of the largest capital expenditure schemes undertaken by the Council in many years – in excess of £30 million.
- advising on leading edge collaboration between Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service, Lincolnshire Police and East Midlands Ambulance in the creation of one of the first tri-partite emergency services station in the UK.
- Sleaford Moor Enterprise Project with North Kesteven District Council – assisting with development of procurement strategy and suitable contractual terms and conditions in procuring a partner for project management and design services for this multi million pound project.
- West Lindsey District Council Crematorium - lead on construction contracts for project. One of the largest capital projects undertaken by West Lindsey District Council.
