Government Law Experts

For central, local and devolved government

Our government law experts work with central, devolved and local government departments across their varied and ongoing legal requirements. Our lawyers bring to bear a wide range of expertise from within and outside the public sector, working together to find the right solution for our government clients’ legal needs.

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Our experienced team assists on a wide range of legal services to central and local government but have developed an impressive reputation for their expertise in:

Our Clients


Within the public sector, we are the leading provider of central, devolved and local government in Wales with a growing presence in England.

We are on the following legal service frameworks:

Adra
Carterfi Conwy
Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6240
Metropolitan Police
NHS Commercial Solutions
NHS Resolution
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS)
NPS (Main Legal Services)
Platform Housing
The Methodist Church

"The Blake Morgan team is able to draw on their extensive knowledge in our field to provide practical and prompt advice."
- Chambers and Partners, 2025


“They are extremely professional and knowledgeable, and provide sound legal advice.”
- Legal 500


"Blake Morgan offers clear advice on the most complex issues and access to some of the most prominent experts in the field to ensure the advice is relevant and timely."
- Chambers and Partners, 2025


"The lawyers' ability to interpret complex customer requests and translate them into simplified broad use guidance is very good."
- Chambers and Partners, 2025


"Blake Morgan are very efficient, thorough and pragmatic in how they go about things."
- Chambers and Partners, 2025


“Blake Morgan have a number of highly capable individuals that we work with who have a good understanding of the commercial impact of legal decisions."
- Chambers and Partners, 2024


"The ‘client focused, responsive and hardworking’ multidisciplinary team at Blake Morgan LLP effectively draws from the expertise of lawyers with core public sector expertise from across several key practice groups, including employment, social housing and commercial."
- Legal 500, 2024


"Blake Morgan show an ability to handle complex matters in an efficient and professional manner."
- Chambers and Partners, 2023


"The team we work with at Blake Morgan act as an extension of our team rather than a separate legal firm. They take time to understand our mission, vision and objectives and therefore give legal advice which is relevant and collaborative, making red lines very clear rather than leaving it for us to interpret the law."
- Legal 500, 2022


"We would also like to extend our thanks to you and your team for getting us to the point where we can transform leisure services in Reading and improve health outcomes for our communities. Your team are brilliant. I really appreciated the patience, clarity and understanding of our ambitions for this project from everyone who worked with us."
- Donna Pentelow, Assistant Director of Culture, Directorate of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services, Reading Borough Council


"Blake Morgan has always understood the needs of the local authority and responded accordingly. They provide clear advice and are willing to engage with all levels of the council."
- Legal 500, 2022

"The practice is an exemplar of professionalism."
- Legal 500, 2022

Awards, Accolades and Accreditations


Our Experts


Penny
Rinta-Suksi
Partner

Oxford

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Penri
Desscan
Partner

Cardiff

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Simon
McCann
Partner

Cardiff

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