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Whether shaping public policy, navigating regulatory frameworks, or challenging or defending the decisions of public bodies, having access to the right advice is crucial. At Gowling WLG, our public law services are underpinned by extensive sector experience – including in energy, real estate, technology, financial services and agriculture – and a tailored, responsive approach to client service.

From routine compliance matters to high-stakes public inquiries, we help private companies and regulators alike pursue the matters important to them with efficiency, sophistication and tact.

Whether shaping public policy, navigating regulatory frameworks, or challenging or defending the decisions of public bodies, having access to the right advice is crucial. At Gowling WLG, our public law services are underpinned by extensive sector experience – including in energy, real estate, technology, financial services and agriculture – and a tailored, responsive approach to client service.

From routine compliance matters to high-stakes public inquiries, we help private companies and regulators alike pursue the matters important to them with efficiency, sophistication and tact.

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Whether you're concerned with regulation, procurement or public inquiries, investigations and inquests, our expert team can guide you through the process.

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Client work

Retail, leisure and hotels - Client work UK - Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

We advised the Birmingham Organising Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games on various procurement matters in the run-up to the Games, including advising on the procurement of contracts key to the delivery of the Games.
Client work - Public law - A leading case in the qualifications sector

A leading case in the qualifications sector

A leading case in the qualifications sector

Working to a highly-expedited timetable, the team successfully upheld the integrity and validity of Ofqual's decision making processes and the grades given to pupils, by defending a challenge brought by 167 pupils, 150 schools, 42 local authorities and six professional bodies to overturn GCSE English grades awarded in summer 2012 (R (LB of Lewisham & Others v AQA & Others [2013] EWHC 211 (Admin)). The judicial review proceedings were successfully defended before the Divisional Court in what is now one of the leading cases in the qualifications sector.
Client work - Public law - Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry

Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry

Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry

We acted for one of the corporate core participants. Our work has involved detailed analysis of the relevant building regulations, and fire safety legislation alongside the product safety-testing regime and quality control procedures and their impact on the design and construction process, as well as marketing and product certification.
Client work - Public law - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Our public law lawyers have acted as legal advisors to the Smart Metering project since 2010 advising on a wide range of issues including policy development, compliance with/implementation of EU law, statutory/public law issues and drafting legal instruments and regulatory documents.
Retail, leisure and hotels - Client work UK - Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

We advised the Birmingham Organising Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games on various procurement matters in the run-up to the Games, including advising on the procurement of contracts key to the delivery of the Games.
Client work - Public law - A leading case in the qualifications sector

A leading case in the qualifications sector

A leading case in the qualifications sector

Working to a highly-expedited timetable, the team successfully upheld the integrity and validity of Ofqual's decision making processes and the grades given to pupils, by defending a challenge brought by 167 pupils, 150 schools, 42 local authorities and six professional bodies to overturn GCSE English grades awarded in summer 2012 (R (LB of Lewisham & Others v AQA & Others [2013] EWHC 211 (Admin)). The judicial review proceedings were successfully defended before the Divisional Court in what is now one of the leading cases in the qualifications sector.
Client work - Public law - Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry

Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry

Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry

We acted for one of the corporate core participants. Our work has involved detailed analysis of the relevant building regulations, and fire safety legislation alongside the product safety-testing regime and quality control procedures and their impact on the design and construction process, as well as marketing and product certification.
Client work - Public law - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Our public law lawyers have acted as legal advisors to the Smart Metering project since 2010 advising on a wide range of issues including policy development, compliance with/implementation of EU law, statutory/public law issues and drafting legal instruments and regulatory documents.
Retail, leisure and hotels - Client work UK - Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

We advised the Birmingham Organising Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games on various procurement matters in the run-up to the Games, including advising on the procurement of contracts key to the delivery of the Games.
Client work - Public law - A leading case in the qualifications sector

A leading case in the qualifications sector

A leading case in the qualifications sector

Working to a highly-expedited timetable, the team successfully upheld the integrity and validity of Ofqual's decision making processes and the grades given to pupils, by defending a challenge brought by 167 pupils, 150 schools, 42 local authorities and six professional bodies to overturn GCSE English grades awarded in summer 2012 (R (LB of Lewisham & Others v AQA & Others [2013] EWHC 211 (Admin)). The judicial review proceedings were successfully defended before the Divisional Court in what is now one of the leading cases in the qualifications sector.
Client work - Public law - Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry

Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry

Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry

We acted for one of the corporate core participants. Our work has involved detailed analysis of the relevant building regulations, and fire safety legislation alongside the product safety-testing regime and quality control procedures and their impact on the design and construction process, as well as marketing and product certification.
Client work - Public law - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Our public law lawyers have acted as legal advisors to the Smart Metering project since 2010 advising on a wide range of issues including policy development, compliance with/implementation of EU law, statutory/public law issues and drafting legal instruments and regulatory documents.
Retail, leisure and hotels - Client work UK - Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

We advised the Birmingham Organising Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games on various procurement matters in the run-up to the Games, including advising on the procurement of contracts key to the delivery of the Games.

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