Local authority litigation update

With cuts to public spending high on the current political agenda, the focus on litigation issues for local authority in-house lawyers increases too.

However, Wragge & Co's litigation experts are on hand to help. Here they take a closer look at the areas of growing litigation risk affecting local authorities and provide some practical tips to help manage costs.

• Fraudulent misrepresentation - an overview of BSkyB v EDS and its impact on sales and procurement
• Litigation arising from PFIs - its impact on local authorities and tips for avoiding common traps
• The Remedies Directives - how contractors might challenge public procurement contracts
• Litigation costs - summary of the Jackson review and practical tips to assist with day-to-day litigation
• Managing litigation costs - and the potential benefit of CFA agreements