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Public Sector

We are known and respected for our expertise within the public sector and represent a significant number of local authorities and public bodies throughout England and Wales.

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Securing results for our clients

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We have an excellent reputation for our technical expertise as well as a determination to obtain the right result for our clients. We understand the pressures faced by public bodies and have an established track record for successful delivery of services to our public sector clients and their insurers.

 

We provide a complete service

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We assist our clients in maintaining control over their claims portfolio, advising on policy issues and helping to identify and prepare for future claim trends and market changes. Our complete service has been proven to protect the interests of public sector organisations and stakeholders.

 

We seek to share our knowledge with our clients through seminars and regular publications which contain updates on key issues of interest. We regularly provide bespoke training and present at industry forums such as ALARM both regionally and nationally.

 

Our experienced public sector lawyers advise on:

 

  • Bullying / stress claims

  • Data protection / GDPR issues

  • Employers’ liability

  • Flooding

  • Health & safety

  • Human rights

  • Inquests

  • Landlord & tenant

  • Misfeasance in public office

  • Motor

  • Occupational disease

  • Property damage

  • Prosecutions

  • Schools / education

  • Sexual abuse / child welfare

Key Contact

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Senior Partner

Adrian represents local authorities in high profile and complex claims

Legal Commentary

"Dolmans have a particularly forensic approach to litigation. They are always exceptionally efficient and responsive."

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"Dolmans have deep experience and sector-leading knowledge that is displayed in this space."

Chambers, 2026

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"Although it does handle work within the private sector, the team is best-known for its defence of local authorities in Wales and England, which are appreciative of the firm's deep knowledge of the law but also the nuances associated with work in the public sector."

Legal 500, 2025

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"Dolmans are very thorough and the team are sensible and likeable."

Chambers, 2025

Articles

News & Events

Our popular bulletins and events will keep you abreast of the latest legal developments.

Dolmans is recognised as the only Band 1 law firm in Wales in the category of Personal Injury: Defendant in the Chambers and Partners rankings for 2026.

This edition reports on a matter involving impecuniosity and other issues in credit hire claims, together with various case updates.

This edition reports on a matter where we were successful at Trial, regarding a Defence under Section 2 of the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, together with various case updates

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Dolmans is recognised as the only Band 1 law firm in Wales in the category of Personal Injury: Defendant in the Chambers and Partners rankings for 2026.

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This edition reports on a matter involving impecuniosity and other issues in credit hire claims, together with various case updates.

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This edition reports on a matter where we were successful at Trial, regarding a Defence under Section 2 of the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, together with various case updates

Enquiries

Head Office

Capital Tower

Greyfriars Road

Cardiff

CF10 3AG

Tel: 07747 444 812

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