Edwards Duthie Shamash has a wealth of experience in administrative, local government and planning law.
Frances Randle of this firm has served for 20 years as the Labour Party’s dedicated local government solicitor. She operates an advice and assistance service for all Labour councillors focussing on the provision of legal advice. The scheme is funded through a levy to the Association of Labour Councillors and all members of the Association of Labour Councillors are entitled to contact the firm either through the hotline number or directly by e-mail to Frances Randle. Labour councillors may also be able to receive further advice and/or representation from Frances, depending upon the nature and profile of the case.
Edwards Duthie Shamash have a keen understanding of not only the laws of local government, but the operation of local government itself, and has extensive experience in advising councillors on a diverse range of issues. Over the years, we have helped hundreds of councillors in every part of the country on legal issues, from standards regime processes to defamation and other areas of law. We are also able to provide support to local councillors exercising executive or regulatory functions, for example advising on legal technicalities of planning proposals.
