Back to previous page About: Local & Central Government Our multi-disciplinary team works with Local Authorities to develop and implement innovative solutions for the provision of services in an environment of reduced funding, political pressure and social and demographic change. The team has unrivalled knowledge and expertise advising Local Authorities on new forms of service delivery for a whole range of local authority services – both discretionary and statutory. Improving service delivery The team’s focus is on developing sustainable solutions. The team has been at the forefront of “spinning out” local authority services into new legal entities to maximise opportunities for delivering services in a more commercial, entrepreneurial way. The team has been involved in a number of UK “firsts” for local authority services and are widely regarded as the UK’s leading advisors in relation to: Leisure Arts Culture Heritage Libraries Parks Youth services We are renowned for our work in: Procurement Vires State aid Freedom of information Commercialisation Trading and LATCs Outsourcing Public / private contracts Public sector mutuals New delivery models Our team is made up of experts who have been involved in local government both at officer and member level. This understanding, along with our professional and engaging approach, ensures effective consultation and communication with all stakeholders throughout the journey. The team regularly works with our other core practice areas such as procurement and property, as well as sector specialists, to offer a “one stop shop” for our Local Authority clients. With a strength and depth in all areas, we also advise on: Commercial contracts Charity law Data protection and freedom of information Dispute resolution Employment and pensions Outsourcing Parliamentary Planning and environmental Procurement and state aid Property Tax, NNDR and VAT Joanna Bussell Partner, London Tel: +44 (0)20 7593 5106 View profile View Team Key Contact “Winckworth Sherwood LLP’s practice head Joanna Bussell is recognised for her substantial expertise in public sector outsourcing projects.” Legal 500, 2017 “Very impressed with the service provided. They gave factual and easy-to-understand advice, making a difficult project as simple as possible.” Chambers and Partners UK, 2018 View News and Insights Latest Posts Simon Randall features in Local Government Lawyer in an article about the publication of a guide for local councillors Read more Ruby Giblin features in Social Housing in an article on how new funding models are helping shared ownership assets go further Read more Matt Cowen features in The Lawyer with an article titled ‘A Career in Law: Is it for You?’ Read more View more Local & Central Government posts Modular Methods of Construction (MMC) Housing Briefing Read more Prior Planning Prevents Perilous Piping! Read more UK social housing – the new home for international institutional investors Read more Back to homepage Find Us Find a person Specialisms Client Portals and Extranets Terms of use Privacy and Cookies Notices Modern Slavery Policy Client Feedback Survey Complaints Process Scam alerts © Winckworth Sherwood LLP Winckworth Sherwood LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with the registered number OC334359 and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our VAT registration number is 183 8680 66. A list of members is open to inspection at the registered office, Minerva House, 5 Montague Close, London SE1 9BB. The term 'partner' is used to refer to a member. Our SRA ID number is 570274.