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19 March 2025 | Firm News | Article by Ioan Prydderch

Hugh James reappointed to major four-year Welsh Government Legal Services framework


Darllenwch y cyfieithiad Cymraeg isod | Read the Welsh translation below.

Following a highly competitive tender process, we have successfully retained our place on the Welsh Government Commercial Delivery (WGCD) Framework, reinforcing our status as a trusted legal partner for the public sector in Wales.

The Framework is used by the wider public sector in Wales to call off legal advice on a substantial range of specialisms.

We secured appointments across 13 of 14 lots, reinforcing our expertise in areas such as adult and child social services, civil litigation, corporate governance, criminal litigation, education law, employment law, major ICT and commercial contracts, planning and environmental law, property law, construction law and major projects.

We also remain one of a select few firms chosen to advise the Welsh Government directly on complex legal matters, demonstrating our depth of expertise and longstanding commitment to supporting public sector bodies across Wales.

Commenting on our reappointment, Ioan Prydderch, Head of the Business Division, said: 

“We are delighted to have secured our place on the WGCD Framework for another four years. This achievement reflects the expertise and dedication of our lawyers and support teams, as well as our understanding of the challenges faced by the public sector.”

“We take great pride in delivering first-class legal services that empower public bodies to navigate complex legal landscapes effectively. The Framework will allow us to continue supporting the Welsh Government and public bodies with legal services of the highest standard. With our expanded appointment, we look forward to strengthening our existing partnerships and supporting new clients in delivering the best outcomes for communities across Wales.”

This announcement follows recent key appointments of Partners Alex Madden, who leads the Planning and Environmental team, and Liz Fletcher, who leads on Public Procurement, which have further bolstered our public sector practice, which advises more than 50 clients across the UK.


Hugh James wedi’i ailethol i fframwaith Gwasanaethau Cyfreithiol Llywodraeth Cymru am bedair blynedd arall

Yn dilyn proses dendro hynod gystadleuol, rydym wedi llwyddo i gadw ein lle ar Fframwaith Cyflawni Masnachol Llywodraeth Cymru (WGCD), gan atgyfnerthu ein statws fel partner cyfreithiol dibynadwy i’r sector cyhoeddus yng Nghymru.

Mae’r Fframwaith yn cael ei ddefnyddio gan y sector cyhoeddus ehangach yng Nghymru i gael cyngor cyfreithiol mewn amrywiaeth sylweddol o feysydd arbenigol.

Rydym wedi sicrhau penodiadau ar draws 13 o’r 14 lot, gan atgyfnerthu ein harbenigedd mewn meysydd fel gwasanaethau cymdeithasol i oedolion a phlant, ymgyfreitha sifil, llywodraethu corfforaethol, ymgyfreitha troseddol, cyfraith addysg, cyfraith cyflogaeth, contractau masnachol a TG mawr, cyfraith cynllunio ac amgylcheddol, cyfraith eiddo, cyfraith adeiladu a phrosiectau mawr.

Rydym hefyd yn parhau i fod yn un o’r ychydig gwmnïau dethol sy’n cael eu penodi i gynghori Llywodraeth Cymru yn uniongyrchol ar faterion cyfreithiol cymhleth, gan ddangos dyfnder yr arbenigedd sydd gennym a’n hymrwymiad hirsefydlog i gefnogi cyrff sector cyhoeddus ar draws Cymru.

Dyma oedd gan Ioan Prydderch, Pennaeth yr Adran Fusnes i’w ddweud am ein hailbenodiad:

“Rydym yn falch iawn o sicrhau ein lle ar Fframwaith WGCD am bedair blynedd arall. Mae’r llwyddiant hwn yn adlewyrchu arbenigedd ac ymroddiad ein cyfreithwyr a’n timau cymorth, yn ogystal â’n dealltwriaeth o’r heriau sy’n wynebu’r sector cyhoeddus.”

“Rydym yn ymfalchïo mewn darparu gwasanaethau cyfreithiol o’r radd flaenaf sy’n galluogi cyrff cyhoeddus i lywio tirweddau cyfreithiol cymhleth yn effeithiol. Bydd y Fframwaith yn ein galluogi i barhau i gefnogi Llywodraeth Cymru a chyrff cyhoeddus gyda gwasanaethau cyfreithiol o’r safon uchaf. Gyda’n penodiad estynedig, edrychwn ymlaen at gryfhau ein partneriaethau presennol a chefnogi cleientiaid newydd i sicrhau’r canlyniadau gorau i gymunedau ar draws Cymru.”

Mae’r cyhoeddiad hwn yn dilyn penodiadau allweddol diweddar y Partneriaid canlynol: Alex Madden, sy’n arwain y tîm Cynllunio ac Amgylcheddol, a Liz Fletcher, sy’n arwain ar Gaffael Cyhoeddus, penodiadau sydd wedi cryfhau ymhellach ein harferion yn y sector cyhoeddus, sy’n cynghori mwy na 50 o gleientiaid ar draws y DU.

Author bio

Ioan Prydderch

Partner

Ioan is head of the firm’s business services division, which comprises all of the teams which provide transactional, contractual, advisory and dispute resolution advice to businesses and organisations. Ioan is also Head of our Construction, Energy and Projects team and has spent almost 20 years advising clients on non-contentious and contentious construction matters. He has extensive experience in the construction and engineering sector and has acted in a number of high value and complicated disputes.

Ioan’s role involves advising the firm’s key clients on some of the most significant construction projects and disputes in Wales and the wider UK.

Disclaimer: The information on the Hugh James website is for general information only and reflects the position at the date of publication. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be treated as such. If you would like to ensure the commentary reflects current legislation, case law or best practice, please contact the blog author.

 

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