Eversheds names Rolant Jones as new head of local government

Eversheds has named employment specialist Huw Rolant Jones as its new Head of Local Government.

Rolant Jones has been a partner at the firm for seven years and already leads its public sector employment and pensions lawyers.

He also leads on Eversheds' relationship with the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives.

Rolant Jones replaces Frances Woodhead, who recently joined Bevan Brittan’s new Leeds office.

Bridgette Wilcox, Eversheds’ Head of Public Sector and International Head of Commercial, said: “As a firm we remain committed to providing a first rate service to the local government sector at what is a challenging time for local authorities.” 

Rolant Jones said: “My extensive experience in the local government sector will stand me in good stead as I take over at the helm and continue with the innovative work we are currently undertaking. Our strength is the depth and the breadth of our sector knowledge and experts across all disciplines.”