Government law experts

Delivering legal expertise across the whole of government

Our government law experts provide comprehensive legal support to central, devolved, and local government departments, assisting with a wide range of ongoing legal and regulatory requirements. We combine deep sector knowledge with practical insight to help public sector clients navigate complex legal challenges effectively.

Bringing together expertise from both within and outside the public sector, our lawyers work collaboratively to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of government clients. From strategic advice to operational support, we provide clear, practical, and reliable legal guidance across all levels of government.

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Services


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

Their knowledge of commercial terms outweighs that of other legal firms.
- Legal 500, 2026


The team at Blake Morgan has good tactical and sectoral awareness. They understand our core business and wider public affairs.
- Chambers and Partners, 2026


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


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


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


Awards, accolades and accreditations


Our experts


Penny
Rinta-Suksi
Partner

Oxford

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Penri
Desscan
Partner

Cardiff

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Eve
Piffaretti
Partner

Cardiff

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David
Hill
Partner

Reading

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Tomos
Lewis
Partner

Cardiff

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Oliver
Crich
Partner

Manchester

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Rob
Jefferies
Legal Director

Reading

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