22 October 2026
The golden thread has its origins in Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, commissioned after the Grenfell Tower fire. In her report, Building a Safer Future (May 2018) (the “Report”), Dame Hackitt raised that “there is a need for a radical rethink of the whole system and how it works”[1]…
Read more22 October 2026
20 October 2026
They work collaboratively and are user-friendly. They communicate well with clients and have very good attention to detail.”
They are collaborative, communicate well, and master issues quickly. They have a good understanding of the bigger picture and the context in which they are operating. The work that is produced is produced to a consistently high standard.”
Very pragmatic legal advice. Provide innovative legal solutions to client challenges. Very rapid response times. Extremely collaborative. Excellent stakeholder management skills.”
Incomparable experience and knowledge of all aspects of the parliamentary experience gained over many years. Real institutional and individual knowledge.”
Sharpe Pritchard has a strong, knowledgeable, and skilled Planning Team in terms of negotiation and drafting. They have strongly negotiated on our behalf, provided clear and concise advice, and been proactive in finding solutions. They have always been available to speak to throughout the S106 process and provided regular communication.”
Always very easy to deal with and making things clear from the outset. Sharpe Pritchard has helped me to make sense of complex matters and turn strategic outcomes into detailed contractual documents. There was always a clear focus on outcomes and then finding an appropriate route to get there.”
Sharpe Pritchard is the go-to firm for parliamentary work. A real specialist team for this specialist area.”
They are hard working and very good. The team is responsive, good with clients, and a pleasure to work with. They are commercially savvy, with a good mix of experience within the team which can be called on when needed.”
Sharpes are professional, readily available when we need them, they know our business well and can anticipate actions and ensure that we have the appropriate advice to form our legal strategies.”
A team that genuinely works well together - they work beyond the purely legal advisory, with a unique grasp of the commercial, regulatory, procurement and legal nexus. The team is very much client-focused, so they take the time to provide advice that is genuinely useful. ”
Aware of the key issues and challenges in the sector, and also at a local level, which leads to improved assessment of business risk and mitigation.”
Sharpe Pritchard LLP are a well-respected firm and they deserve that reputation. They are organised, efficient, and cost-effective.”
Our values underpin everything we do. They represent how we work with clients and each other to provide an excellent service.
View allEquality and diversity is about more than policies, it is about living and breathing our values.
View allWe are committed to a clear pricing policy. We don’t just bill by the hour.
View allA modern law firm reflecting modern lives. Whatever life looks like right now, we will support you to work in the way that you need to, ensuring that we have the best legal minds and talent for our clients.”
Join our teamWe are committed to reaching net zero. As part of this commitment, we work to reduce our carbon footprint year on year, driving sustainability throughout our organisation.
Read more about our green goals
