Winckworth Sherwood hires senior lawyers to spearhead local government expansion

Winckworth Sherwood has hired two senior lawyers from LG as part of a drive to expand its local government practice.

Simon Randall, who has advised a range of local authorities on externalisation and alternative service delivery options, and Joanna Bussell, a projects specialist, join as consultant and partner respectively.

Randall, who was awarded a CBE in 1991 for his London housing and local government work, will lead a consultancy team of specialists at Winckworth Sherwood in the finance, leisure, heritage and culture areas.

Randall said: “The experience we bring will enable the firm to assist clients to capitalise on increasing opportunities in outsourcing, regeneration and partnerships with the social enterprise sector.”

Richard Tinham, commercial partner at Winckworth Sherwood, said: “We are delighted that Simon and Joanna’s knowledge, experience and insight will be available to our local government clients in a coordinated team to support them in developing our public/private partnerships, regeneration, procurement and outsourcing projects.”