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Public & Third Sector:

Public Funding is used for a wide range of activities, including subsidies to unlock projects that would not otherwise happen, such as new gigafactories, spaceports and power stations, but also the financing of delivery of important public services, such as state education, hospitals and the police.

Naturally there are detailed rules around managing public money that need to be carefully considered whenever such transactions are entered into, including subsidy control and public procurement.

Why instruct Ward Hadaway?

Ward Hadaway has a dedicated Public Funding team that stands out for the depth of its experience.  Not only have our lawyers advised upon some of the UK’s most high profile public funding initiatives, but our team also has experience of working in-house within the Government Legal Department, Local Government and the European Commission.  This makes us highly credible advisers, but also enables us to identify potential issues at the earliest opportunity and to come up with practical solutions.

Public funding services

Ward Hadaway’s specialist public funding team can provide expert advice on all issues relating to public funding. This includes:  

  • Financial transactions
  • Local authority trading companies; and
  • Audit response

What people say

  • [Alexander Rose] is a fount of knowledge. He does not miss a trick around the latest developments on State aid.

    Chambers and Partners, client quote

  • [Alexander Rose] is responsive and provides excellent advice that demonstrates commercial awareness.

    Chambers and Partners, client quote

  • Alexander brings a wealth of experience to bear on inward investment projects.

    Chambers and Partners, client quote

  • Alexander Rose has excellent knowledge of subsidies. He always goes the extra mile.

    Chambers and Partners, client quote

  • [Alexander Rose] has left our company with so much knowledge that we're now a better organisation, and can pass his knowledge on. He takes time to understand what we need. He has helped us learn and grow.

    Chambers and Partners, client quote

  • Alexander Rose's advice is streets ahead of the competition, in terms of both quality and value. His friendly and professional approach makes working with him a genuine pleasure.

    Chambers and Partners, client quote

  • Imogen Holland - extremely knowledgeable and up to date on market trends and always provides sound, pragmatic and comprehensive advice and assistance.

    Legal 500 2025

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