Decision details
Bridge Park Litigation - Provision of Legal Services (Recordable Officer Decision)
Decision Maker: Director - Property and Assets
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To seek approval for the appointment of Bevan Brittain LLP in respect of the Bridge Park litigation matter on behalf of Brent Council.
Decision:
To approve the appointment of Bevan Brittan LLP for the provision of legal services in respect of the Bridge Park litigation matter.
Reasons for the decision:
The appointment has been made to lead co-ordination of Brent’s response to legal proceedings in relation to Bridge Park.
Alternative options considered:
It was considered whether other practices could be appointed but given Bevan Brittain LLP previous involvement in the matter it was felt it would be counter productive to appoint another legal practice. A framework has been used to procure these legal services.
Wards Affected: Stonebridge;
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: The procurement has been undertaken in accordance with the Council's Contract Standing Orders which permit Medium Value Contracts to be awarded by Strategic/Operational Directors under the Counciul's Scheme of Delegation.
Parties Consulted: None.
Contact: Tanveer Ghani, Director - Property and Assets Email: tanveer.ghani@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 1722.
Publication date: 28/02/2020
Date of decision: 20/02/2020