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Our multi-award winning team can offer unparalleled guidance and support on a multitude of matters arising from PFI arrangements, including contract variations, expiry, dispute resolution and contract management.

Our dedicated team of legal experts at Ward Hadaway has a breadth of experience advising public sector clients, such as healthcare organisations, local authorities and multiple academy trusts offering support on a tailored and pragmatic basis.

We offer strategic and refreshed thinking, allowing us to navigate challenging operational and legal issues and deliver comprehensive solutions that maximise value for our clients. The strength, and size, of our multi-disciplinary team means we can mobilise quickly to address your needs and provide clarity and reassurance.

It is our timely assistance and bespoke expert advice that make us market leaders in respect of PFI arrangements, meaning you can be confident we will meet your commercial and legal needs.

                   

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Melanie Pears

Partner | Head of Public Sector

+44 (0) 330 137 3451

+44 (0)789 987 8424

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Laura Rostron

Director | Public Sector

+44 (0) 330 137 3454

+44 (0)752 522 4546

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Kerry Adcock

Partner | Public Sector

+44 (0) 330 137 3453

+44 (0)779 337 0778

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Sara Acheson

Director | Public Sector

+44 (0) 330 137 3452

+44 (0) 783 457 3311

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What people say

  • The Ward Hadaway team have played a key role in getting us to where we are now. You have fitted into the team really well and have given us good and pragmatic advice along the way

  • Just a short note to say very many thanks from me for the huge effort put in by the WH team

  • We’re hugely indebted to you for your long standing support on these issues, your organisational memory on our behalf and guidance. Many thanks for your significant contribution to this outcome

  • Melanie Pears is, par excellence, the doyenne of PFI and related public health legal disputes.

    Legal 500

  • Very personable and knowledgeable, with a mixed skill set that compliments the team make-up. Thoroughness in every aspect of the work, including the construction element when that was required in dealing with a very complicated project around PFI and a termination of the agreement.

    Legal 500, Client quote

  • Melanie Pears is the éminence grise of PFI. There is nothing she does not know about these fiendishly complex contracts.

    Legal 500, Client quote

  • A very committed and skilled team, who are excellent at communicating and providing appropriate advice and risk mitigation. Extremely thorough approach, with detailed knowledge of the sector, especially within the PFI sector.

    Legal 500, Client quote

  • My heartfelt thanks for all of your support over the years which I have appreciated and valued greatly. You've given fantastic service to the NHS and this is highly valued. I have appreciated your help and friendship too

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