Government & Public Sector Lawyers

Our expertise covers the full spectrum of advice that our public sector clients - local authorities other public bodies and third sector service providers - require from property, procurement and contracts to governance, IP, planning, employment and much more.

Advice is unfailingly excellent and is provided by a diverse range of subject experts in complex fields of public law.
Legal 500 UK 2025

Public sector and commercial clients seek our expertise and support in judicial reviews, statutory appeals and in bringing and defending regulatory enforcement action. We also represent businesses and individuals facing potential criminal prosecution particularly in relation to regulatory matters.

Our lawyers appear in the Sheriff Court and in the Court of Session and at public inquiries, including in relation to environmental appeals and compulsory purchase. Key areas of expertise include education, housing, health and social care, and environmental compliance.

We support clients with all aspects of parliamentary work, whether promoting or challenging new legislation, responding to changes in government policy and all aspects of state aid, procurement and competition law.

Government & Public Sector key highlights

Many of our lawyers have worked in central or local government, bringing valuable insights to their work for clients.
Public sector clients include Scottish Government, the Equality and Human Rights Commission and the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
We advise local authorities throughout the UK across the full spectrum of their activities and in relation to the transformation and commercialisation of services.
We have mobilised our resources to provide support to clients as they respond to the challenges of Covid-19 in areas including government (central and local) higher education and regulation.

We value Brodies because they are expert, pragmatic and deliver. They understand the public sector nuances and the political environment. They provide balanced innovative solutions to meet our needs.

Chambers UK 2026

The team we work with at Brodies is available, approachable and professional. It is able to provide advice in a way tailored to our requirements and in the time required. The approach often feels like teamwork rather than a client/lawyer situation.

Legal 500 UK 2026

The lawyers at Brodies all have formidable intellect and are able to break down the most complex of matters into the simplest of dimensions. Nothing is too much trouble for them. They are excellent.

Chambers UK 2026

Brodies are responsive, professional and reliable. Their staff are engaging and proactive in providing advice and taking issues forward to resolution and successful conclusion.

Chambers UK 2026