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Sharpe Pritchard appointed to the Orbis Framework to provide legal services
Sharpe Pritchard share news of their exciting new appointment to the Orbis Framework.
Award-winning London legal practice Sharpe Pritchard has been appointed as a supplier to the new Orbis Framework in a wide range of areas, including procurement, construction local government, planning, employment and litigation.
Orbis is a partnership of the legal services of Brighton & Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council and West Sussex County Council.
Our appointment confirms our proven expertise across a wide range of legal disciplines and our strong track record of supporting public sector organisations.
Timothy Farr, Managing Partner at Sharpe Pritchard, said: “We’re really proud to have been appointed to every lot we bid for on the Orbis Framework. It’s a great reflection of the range of expertise we have across the firm and the hard work our teams have put in.”
Justin Mendelle, Senior Partner, added: “We are thrilled to continue working with Brighton & Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council and West Sussex County Council across so many different areas.”
To learn more about Sharpe Pritchard’s local government work, please contact our team.
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This article is for general awareness only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. The law may have changed since this page was first published. If you would like further advice and assistance in relation to any issue raised in this article, please contact us by telephone or email
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ABOUT SHARPE PRITCHARD
We are a national firm of public law specialists, serving local authorities, other public sector organisations and registered social landlords, as well as commercial clients and the third sector. Our team advises on a wide range of public law matters, spanning electoral law, procurement, construction, infrastructure, data protection and information law, planning and dispute resolution, to name a few key specialisms. All public sector organisations have a route to instruct us through the various frameworks we are appointed to. To find out more about our services, please click here.
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