Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘ public sector group covers all aspects of local government projects and advisory work, such as state aid issues, regulatory work, procurements and litigation, as well as regeneration projects, housing developments and public sector infrastructure projects. The Manchester-based team is headed up by real estate expert Suzanne Benson, who specialises in major projects and the development of homeownership products, regularly advising local authorities in relation to affordable housing. Darren Ashworth has vast experience in development projects, in particular regeneration projects, and is recommended for being ’very experienced and a safe pair of hands’. Litigator Dan Butler is experienced in procurement disputes, advising both bidders and contracting authorities. The group is well-supported by associate Gemma Fairbrother.