Industry sectors

Government

Working in partnership with all levels of government and publicly owned bodies, we provide a multi-disciplinary approach to complex issues and projects.

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Governments worldwide are striving to deliver effective services and build resilient infrastructure that promises sustainable, economically responsible outcomes.

Innovative and secure uses of technology will be key to public sector transformation, enabling access to services as well as building infrastructure across a range of areas such as transport, health and education. Governments are reviewing their broader roles as decision-makers, including as regulators on issues such as sustainability, access to critical goods, gathering and using data in decision-making, as well as new challenges such as cyber security.

We understand the challenges of evolving policies, competing demands and increasing pressure to deliver value and cost-effective solutions. We have deep experience advising across a wide range of areas including major procurements, infrastructure, privatisations, complex commercial, financial and regulatory matters, work health and safety, and insurance. We seek to optimise the public-private interface. Our integrated global team of public sector experts from across our global network provide a seamless service to share international expertise and lessons learned across jurisdictions to find solutions to fit local challenges.

Collaborative and responsive

As an external adviser we know we are part of a broader government team and seek to collaborate and respond to objectives and priorities.

Global expertise to deliver local solutions

We remain focused on what global trends are emerging and identifying those that will impact our public sector clients with the aim to deliver an integrated service. We aim to meet objectives and deliver on policy. We consider localised solutions as each government has their own unique set of challenges.

Front line of innovation

Our team are committed to delivering an exceptional experience for our clients. Our people are experts of law; progressive thinkers, in tune with economic, political and market conditions of your business environment. This combination allows us to give you the commercial advice you need to maximise your opportunities and overcome your challenges.

How we can help

To help our clients outpace change, we blend capabilities in innovative ways. Our expert legal team works seamlessly with our Ashurst Risk Advisory team to provide practical and commercial approaches to managing risk, driving change and compliance, as well as operational performance. We also draw on Ashurst Advance, our technology team, to provide advanced electronic collaboration, automation, and tools to provide faster and cost-effective legal services.