Ana Lelliott

Senior Associate

Birmingham

Qualified, Solicitor of England & Wales (2012)

ana.lelliott@gowlingwlg.com

+44 (0)121 393 0591

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Bio

Ana is an experienced commercial litigator and regularly acts for public sector bodies, large and SME corporations as well as individuals. She is commercially focused, guiding clients towards the most cost-effective and pragmatic outcome. Whilst Ana focuses predominantly on advising clients in the tech sector and in relation to public procurement she also has broad commercial litigation experience routinely advising clients in relation to breach of contract claims, tort and negligence claims, shareholder actions and supply chain disputes across a variety of sectors but increasingly within the energy, IT and tech sectors.

Experience

Tech Sector: Ana has advised large and SME companies as well as public bodies in respect of IT contract disputes concerning breach of contract and data/confidentiality issues. She has advised a client in relation to delays in the implementation of a strategically important communications system as well as considering appropriate contractual mechanisms to vary the contract in the client's best interests. Ana has also recently supported a client in considering its duties and obligations under the Civil Procedure Rules and the GDPR regime during the disclosure process.
Public Procurement and Judicial Review: Most recently Ana has worked on a team advising a government agency in connection with a challenge brought by an incumbent provider of radiation protection services. She has also advised a government department in defence of a strategically vital £200 million procurement of technology and communication services for the UK's embassies worldwide. These proceedings were conducted on an expedited basis. Ana regularly advises the Ministry of Defence in respect of a number of procurement projects including a recent procurement challenge by an incumbent provider. As well as acting for public authorities, Ana also has experience in bringing challenges on behalf of commercial operators having advised a leading Global IT Solutions Provider in respect of a procurement challenge against an NHS trust as well as a SME provider and supplier of cleaning services within the education sector. Ana has also acted for and brought judicial review proceedings for clients arising out of contract award decisions in procurement and within the care sector. Ana also regularly provides training sessions to clients on procurement evaluation and moderation.
Commercial Disputes: Ana acted for the Birmingham Organising Committee (OC) for the 2022 Commonwealth Games during Games on a number of disputes connected with the successful delivery of the Games. Additionally, Ana has also successfully represented a client in an expert determination following wrongful termination of contract which was decided in its favour including in relation to cost recovery from the other side.

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