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As a central government department, executive agency, or non-departmental government body, the need to drive value for money and deliver to the highest standards of scrutiny, accountability, and information security is paramount to your success, and navigating such a complex landscape requires expert legal counsel.

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Our diverse team of lawyers have a proven track record of working with government clients, so we understand the challenges of what is a truly unique operating environment. What do we bring to the table? A straight-talking team with the experience and expertise to deliver a seamless, made-to-measure service that you can rely on.

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Whether you’re looking for specialist cover or strategic advice, our experienced lawyers have the knowledge and skills to support and guide you through the most challenging of times.

As our clients, you’ll have access to the best minds in the business, with experience in central government that includes social and economic infrastructure, projects, defence, health, education, and regulators. We also provide advice on IT and outsourcing projects, general procurement, information governance, vires, and dispute resolution.

Alongside your hand-picked team of lawyers, you’ll have access to other specialists around the firm, and we pride ourselves on our straightforward approach to covering every angle.

In need of a central government lawyer? Look no further.
At Womble Bond Dickinson we have an exceptional team of talented lawyers and business professionals who can offer guidance and find the solutions right for your business. We have both broad and niche expertise across all our UK and US offices.
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Who we’ve worked with:

  • National Highways on a collaborative procurement with its Dutch counterpart 
  • The Ministry of Justice on a range of projects ranging from the outsourcing of a number of its back-office functions through to procurements of court reporting, transcription, and translation services
  • Advising the Insolvency Service and HMRC, as well as collaborating with other public bodies including the FCA, the Pensions Regulator, and the Charities Commission, assisting them in the public interest winding up of live companies
  • The Secretary of State for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy in the investigation and disqualification of the former director of a company involved in a multi-million-pound pension-scheme abandonment, involving close liaison with the Pensions Regulator
  • We advised on the development of the backstop power purchase agreement - a key part of UK Government's drive to increase liquidity in the electricity market
  • The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) on a range of information governance issues including advising on directions from the Secretary of State and NHS England.
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