case studies

Managing the employment issues of a major local authority restructure

To advise a local authority on the employment law implications of a major restructure of their workforce.  We worked with the head of legal and democratic services to advise on constitutional and local government issues, standing orders and monitoring officer requirements.
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Freedom of Information request from the media

A public authority client received a request for the disclosure of documentation under the Freedom of Information Act from a journalist at a national newspaper.  Although the client was able to disclose much of the documentation requested there were concerns over the disclosure of minutes from a board meeting where a sensitive issue was discussed.
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