Blake Morgan appointed to Surrey County Council Legal Services Framework

Posted on 16th December 2025

Blake Morgan is delighted to announce its appointment to the Surrey County Council Legal Services Framework.

The framework also covers Brighton and Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council, and West Sussex County Council. This significant achievement reflects Blake Morgan’s expertise across a broad range of legal disciplines and their commitment to delivering exceptional service to public sector clients.

The leading law firm is proud to have been appointed to all the lots that they bid for, demonstrating the depth and breadth of their specialist teams. The lots include:

  • Lot 1: Legal Services for Adult Social Care – led by Eve Piffaretti
  • Lot 2: Legal Services for Pensions – led by Rupert Graham-Evans
  • Lot 4: Legal Services for Commercial Law, Contracts & Procurement, Telecoms & IT Law, Construction Law – led by Penny Rinta-Suksi
  • Lot 5a: FOI, GDPR, Information Law – led by David Hill
  • Lot 6a: Highways, Planning and Environment – led by Sara Hanrahan
  • Lot 6b: Property and Housing – led by Louise Howells
  • Lot 7a: Employment – led by Rajiv Joshi
  • Lot 7b: Civil, Criminal, Environmental Health, Licensing & Housing, and Contentious Construction – led by Joanna Rees

This appointment reinforces Blake Morgan’s position as a trusted legal partner for local authorities, offering comprehensive support across complex and high-profile matters.

Penny Rinta-Suksi, Partner in the Commercial and Charities team, commented:

We are thrilled to have been appointed to the Surrey County Council Framework and to have secured places on all of the lots we bid for. This success is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our teams across multiple practice areas. We look forward to working collaboratively with Surrey County Council and its partner authorities to deliver innovative, practical, and cost-effective legal solutions that make a real difference to the communities they serve.

Blake Morgan has a long-standing track record of supporting public sector organisations with strategic advice and operational legal services. The appointment to this framework underlines their commitment to excellence, social value, and partnership working.

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