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  We specialise in all aspects of the law relating to adults.
- Children
  
  We advise on matters that concern childcare law,
- Civil Litigation
  
  We are experts in civil disputes involving a public body
- Commercial
  
  Our expertise is in all aspects of commercial law.
- Corporate Governance
  
  We provide practical advice and support to our clients.
- Prosecution, Enforcement & Asset Recovery
  
  We advise public bodies on the extent of their rights and duties
- Education
  
  Providing effective legal solutions to the education sector
- Employment
  
  We provide practical solution focused advice to our clients.
- Environment
  
  We advise on waste, highways, rights of way and village greens.
- Healthcare
  
  We provide key strategic advice to the Health sector.
- Highways
  
  We deliver solutions to highways authorities.
- Information Governance
  
  We deal with all aspects of information governance and security.
- Insurance Claims
  
  We handle public and employer liability claims.
- Mental Health
  
  We advise on all aspects of mental capacity and mental health.
- Personal Injury
  
  We provide a solution focused and cost effective service.
- Planning
  
  We advise on all aspects of planning and enforcement.
- Property
  
  We conduct commercial acquisitions and disposals.
- Public Interest Immunity
  
  We provide specialist advice and support to social services.
- Regeneration
  
  We support regeneration projects .
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- Emergency Services
  
  We work with all the emergency services.
- Public Authorities
  
  We work with all public bodies, large and small
- Public Law Partnership
  
  Providing legal services across the Eastern region.
- Charities
  
  We offer specialist knowledge and support to the charities secto...
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  Expertise working with the health sector.
- Education
  
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