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- Adult
  
  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...
- Healthcare
  
  Expertise working with the health sector.
- Education
  
  Providing effective legal solutions to the education sector
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Laura Edwards

Corporate and Commercial - Legal Services Manager

Laura specialises in all aspects of commercial law and specifically procurement law and regeneration projects, advising on complex high value projects including PFI, PPP and outsourcing.

Laura’s particular expertise is dealing with major complex procurements including competitive dialogue across various sectors including education, highways, information technology, outsourcing and transformation. Laura has an in-depth practical experience in advising on cutting edge innovative commissioning solutions for the delivery of public services including social enterprises, social impact bonds, pooled funds, joint procurements projects and shared services.

Laura also has considerable experience in advising public bodies on construction and regeneration matters as well as trading vehicles, joint ventures and mutuals.

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Past projects include the “Building Schools for the Future Project” and Academies including conversion of PFI schools
Laura also advised on the procurement and delivery of the first Local Authority Social Impact Bond
Regeneration and Development Agreement for a Business Park, including a competitive dialogue for a bespoke development
Superfast Broadband Project – procurement and contract management
Outsourcing ECC’s highways and infrastructure services
Local Authority Trading Companies – outsourcing of services to company, advising on all matters, loan agreements and SLAs
Housing development project
PFI contract management

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