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Event starts on Tuesday 3rd November at 15:00
What does it mean to work in private practice while making a positive impact on the public sector?
Join David Owens, Partner at Sharpe Pritchard, to explore how lawyers in private practice support public sector organisations and contribute to projects that have a real impact on communities and society.
From advising local authorities and government bodies to supporting major infrastructure projects and public services, you'll discover the variety of legal work involved, the commercial and regulatory challenges public sector clients face, and the role lawyers play in helping them achieve their objectives.
David will also share insights into his career journey, what makes working with public sector clients unique, and the skills aspiring solicitors need to succeed in this area.
Whether you're interested in public law, commercial practice or simply want to explore a different side of the legal profession, this session will give you valuable insight into a career combining private practice with public impact.
Key themes
We are a leading firm working across the UK. We have a national reputation for our work for public sector bodies and for private sector clients who need advice on public law issues.
A significant number of the firm's partners and departments are highly ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 as leading experts in their fields. A great deal of the work we do has a high public profile and is of high value and our clients include central government departments, local authorities and local authority companies, non-departmental public bodies, charities and commercial clients.
The largest proportion of the firm's work is in non-contentious commercial work, including procurement. This includes work in ICT, infrastructure, outsourcing, construction, health, education and general public authority contracts.
Our real estate team deals with a range of property transactions and high-profile redevelopment work, including compulsory purchase.
Our dispute resolution team deals with all types of claims, including construction disputes, procurement challenges, housing and other general litigation. We have a nationally recognised judicial review and statutory appeals practice, frequently appearing in the higher courts together with a thriving employment practice.
Our planning team undertakes work mainly for planning authorities, often involving complex major schemes, and our parliamentary team works with the planning and real estate teams on infrastructure authorisation projects and advising on legislation and procedure.
Sharpe Pritchard's commitment to employee development is evident in our refined appraisal process, focusing on professional learning and development. We have responded to employee feedback by enhancing employment benefits, including life assurance, income protection, and smart health schemes, in addition to competitive salaries. We also encourage a healthy work-life balance with a unique menopause policy and the presence of an onsite mental health first aider. With the flexibility to buy or sell annual leave and carry forward unused days, we continue to demonstrate its commitment to employee wellbeing.
We've been officially awarded as an Outstanding company to work for in 2024 and are considered in the Top 25 Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For in the UK by Best Companies Accreditation.
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