Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Commercial Legal Support to the Legal Aid Agency

Awarded 11 Oct 2022

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Awarded11 Oct 2022
Value£400,000.00
SupplierGowling WLG (UK) LLP
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 2y 1mo ago2y term
Awarded 11 Oct 2022Expired 10 Oct 2024

About

Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Gowling WLG (UK) LLP for ongoing commercial legal assistance to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).

The LAA is responsible for publicly funded civil and criminal legal aid advice in England and Wales and requires expert external legal support to assist the limited Government Legal Department commercial legal resource.

The contract covers advice on commercial law issues, including procurement strategy and contracts, to mitigate risk to the LAA and the risks of successful legal challenges.

The legal aid market is inherently litigious due to funding challenges and sustainability issues, and the LAA faces increasing scrutiny from pressure groups and political pressures.

The contract value is £400,000.

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