Blake Morgan has been appointed to all 14 lots of the Welsh Government Commercial Delivery (WGCD) Solicitors Services Framework, making it the only law firm to achieve this distinction.
The appointment cements the firm’s role as a key legal partner to the Welsh public sector, providing expert legal services across a broad range of specialisms for the next four years.
Strengthening legal support for the welsh public sector
The WGCD framework is a vital procurement tool, enabling the Welsh Government and public sector bodies to access high-quality legal advice efficiently. Blake Morgan’s appointment ensures expert legal support across critical areas, including:
• Employment and education law
• Planning and environmental law
• IT, commercial contracts, and procurement
• Public administration and governance
• Social services and civil litigation
Covering both South and North Wales, as well as central Welsh Government advisory work, the framework will help shape legal decision-making for public sector organisations across the country.
Achieving full marks in key quality criteria
Blake Morgan secured its place following an extensive evaluation process, achieving full marks across three key quality areas:
Training and development – Recognising the firm’s investment in its lawyers to ensure the highest standard of service.
Technology and innovation – Showcasing the firm’s use of cutting-edge legal technology, including AI-driven efficiencies, to streamline legal processes.
Understanding of Welsh legislation – Demonstrating expertise in Welsh law and the ability to deliver fully bilinguallegal services in both Welsh and English.
In addition, Blake Morgan achieved full technical marks in 12 of the 14 lots, reinforcing its trusted reputation as a public sector legal adviser.
Penri Desscan, Partner and WGCD Relationship Partner at Blake Morgan, expressed pride in the firm’s achievement: “Blake Morgan has a long and proud history of serving the public sector in Wales, working alongside government bodies, local authorities, and public organisations to provide expert legal guidance. Our deep-rooted presence in Wales and extensive experience in public sector law have enabled us to build strong partnerships and deliver legal solutions supporting vital public services.
“We are immensely proud to be the only law firm appointed to all 14 lots of this important framework. It demonstrates a breadth of expertise across multiple legal disciplines and reflects our commitment to innovation, investment in technology, and deep understanding of the Welsh legal landscape.
“This appointment reinforces our dedication to supporting the Welsh Government and other public sector bodies, and we look forward to delivering expert legal guidance that helps them achieve their objectives.”
Specialist leadership across all 14 lots
Blake Morgan’s team of highly experienced legal specialists will lead each lot, bringing in-depth expertise to their respective areas:
• Adult & Child Social Services – Eve Piffaretti
• Civil Litigation – Joanne Thompson
• Corporate Governance & Ethical Standards – Delme Griffiths
• Criminal Litigation – Claire Rawle
• Education Law – Matthew Smith
• Employment Law – Paula Kathrens
• Major IT & Commercial Contracts – Penri Desscan & Tomos Lewis
• Planning & Environmental Law – Sara Hanrahan
• Property Law – James Egan
• Public Administration Law – Eve Piffaretti
• Construction Law – Jo Rees
• Central Government Advice – Penri Desscan & Tomos Lewis
• Mutual Investment Models (MIM) Advice – Penri Desscan & Tomos Lewis
Blake Morgan’s unparalleled success in securing all 14 lots highlights its longstanding commitment to the Welsh public sector and continued leadership in public sector law. As the firm embarks on this new four-year framework, its expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping legal decision-making for government bodies, local authorities, and public organisations across Wales.
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Blake Morgan secures all 14 lots on Welsh government legal services framework