For nearly two decades, we have delivered regular training through the Local Authority Training Consortium (LATC), with sessions held throughout the year both online and in person. Led by lawyers from our dedicated Public Sector practice, alongside occasional guest speakers, the programme has built a strong reputation for providing practical, relevant insight.
As the programme has developed, it became clear that many of these sessions were equally valuable to our wider public sector clients. In response, and to better reflect this broader audience, the programme has, for the past 12 months, operated under the name Public Authority Training Consortium (PATC).
PATC provides a platform for in-house legal teams and other officers working across public authorities in Wales and England to access timely training on key legal topics, as well as opportunities to connect with peers.
A PATC Steering Group, made up of public authority contacts, helps shape the programme to ensure the topics deliver maximum value and support ongoing professional development. Previous sessions (including those delivered under LATC) have covered a wide range of areas, such as child protection, employment, planning, commercial litigation, construction, charity law, renewable energy and more.
If you would like any further information on the PATC or would like to share an idea for a future session, please contact Tamsin Quinn, Client Relationship Manager.
Join our Employment team for a practical webinar exploring the current equal pay landscape affecting Welsh and English local authorities. This session will be particularly valuable for HR professionals, Monitoring Officers, in-house legal teams, senior managers and officers responsible for pay, workforce planning and governance within Welsh and English local authorities.
To find out more about this event or to register your interest, visit our events page.
Join Liz Fletcher, Partner and Head of Procurement, for a webinar providing a clear, practical overview of the UK Subsidy Control regime. This session will focus on the key approaches to assessment, decision-making and risk management when designing or awarding financial support.
For more details and to register your interest, visit our events page.
Further details will be shared shortly.
Sara Tomaszewski, Partner in our Children’s Social Services team, and Martin Jones, Head of Regulatory, hosted our annual event on care proceedings. This session brought together specialist insight from both a social care and regulatory perspective, considering current challenges, and best‑practice approaches for practitioners.
Justin Davies, Legal Director at Hugh James, alongside Lee Reynolds of Apex Chambers, delivered an insightful and practical session exploring key issues in prosecution and financial crime, specifically designed for professionals working within local authorities and other public authorities in Wales. This session provided practical guidance, highlight common pitfalls, and offer real-world insights to support those involved in investigation, enforcement, and prosecution across the public sector.
This inaugural event in North Wales brought together colleagues from across the public sector to take part in practical, expert-led training on topics such as the impact of AI on legal services, planning and development, healthcare funding, employment law, procurement, dispute resolution and data protection.
Join Connor Hegarty, Senior Associate in our Adult Social Care team, for an informative webinar providing an up‑to‑date overview of key developments in Adult Social Care. This session will be particularly valuable for professionals working within local authorities, care providers, and organisations involved in adult social care decision‑making.
Jonathan Askin, Commercial Partner at Hugh James, explored what the forthcoming legislation is expected to mean for local authorities and the steps organisations should already be taking to strengthen compliance and operational resilience.
Alex Madden, Lindsey Scourfield, Liz Fletcher, and Matthew Stevens presented a practical legal and strategic update to public bodies involved in development, regeneration, and construction projects.
Laura Zverev, Associate (Dispute Resolution) and Thomas Satherley, Solicitor (Dispute Resolution) presented a webinar focused on Civil Enforcement matters relevant to public sector organisations in Wales and England.
Martin Jones, Partner and Head of Regulatory presented a timely and practical webinar designed to support Returning Officers and electoral teams as they prepare for the upcoming Senedd elections.
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