My role
I am a solicitor in the local government team. I advise and support local authorities and local authority owned companies.
My experience
I joined Anthony Collins Solicitors in May 2019, having previously worked in private practice and more recently as an in-house solicitor of a local authority shared legal team.
I advise local authorities on matters of local government law, local authority and corporate governance, regulatory law, compliance, enforcement and investigations, and the development and implementation of regulatory policies and procedures. With colleagues from the wider Governance and Commercial department I also advise on creating local authority owned companies and their governance arrangements. I have a certificate in company direction from the Institute of Directors, a level 3 Award in leadership and management from the Institute of Leadership and Management, and act as the company secretary to a London based charity.
My specialisms
- Local government
- Governance
- Regulation
- Investigations
- Compliance and enforcement
My latest articles
Transferring the functions of a Police and Crime Commissioner – consultation requirements
The Court of Appeal’s upholding of Mr Justice Swift’s judgment means the election of a Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands on 2 May 2024 will proceed.
Local authority companies: dissolution v dormancy
For many local authorities and their companies, the time is likely to come when such an assessment raises questions as to the company’s continuation and future direction. This may be […]
Prudence and culture in municipal enterprise – lessons from Thurrock and Woking
Two reports published recently have again put local authority commercial ventures under the spotlight and serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of inadequate risk appreciation and poor governance.