Weightmans is the only firm to secure a position on all seven lots.
The news is a huge boost for the firm’s public bodies segment and demonstrates its expertise and capability in advising police forces across the country.
The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) National Legal Services Framework will supply legal services to a consortium of police forces, including GLA functional bodies, police forces, police authorities, and various other public bodies including all local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The contract will run for four years, beginning August 1, 2025.
Nathan East, Weightmans’ Partner and Head of Public Bodies, said:
“Winning this contract is a phenomenal milestone for Weightmans and a true testament to the commitment, hard work, dedication, and collaboration our teams demonstrated throughout the entire tender process.
“This success not only affirms our capabilities but also opens exciting new opportunities to further strengthen our reputation in the emergency services sector. It reflects the strength and agility of our firm, and we are proud to continue delivering exceptional service to the Metropolitan Police Service.”
Weightmans has been appointed to the following lots:
- Lot 1A - Procurement, Contract and Commercial, Governance - complex projects and disputes
- Lot 1B - Procurement, Contract and Commercial, Governance - business as usual
- Lot 2 - Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Debt Recovery
- Lot 3 - Inquests and Public Inquiries
- Lot 4 - Employment
- Lot 5 - Misconduct & Regulatory
- Lot 6 - Property - Residential, Commercial and PFI
