Rebecca Gilbert

Experience

Rebecca is an experienced public sector projects solicitor advising local authorities and other public sector clients on a variety of complex and multi-disciplinary projects ranging from regeneration and development, infrastructure, alternative delivery models, joint ventures, collaborations and service arrangements.  

Expertise

Rebecca’s expertise spans across a number of disciplines from property to commercial to public and local government law. She regularly advises public sector clients on development agreements; corporate and collaborative structures; joint ventures; options appraisals; governance arrangements; funding agreements; services contracts and other commercial agreements; procurement and vires; land assembly; acquisitions, disposals and leasing arrangements and title matters.

Her practical experience enables her to manage projects effectively as well as identifying solutions to potential issues arising and supporting her clients throughout their projects enabling them to progress as smoothly as possible.

Rebecca is a regular speaker and contributor to publications including as part of the EMLS framework.

Notable projects

• Advised Warrington Borough Council in connection with the corporate acquisition of a number of solar farms in Hull, York and Cirencester.
• Advised Derby City Council on the redevelopment of a key site in the City Centre which will include a 3500-performance venue, 259 apartments, a public square, Grade A offices, hotel and a multipurpose car park.
• Advised Sheffield City Council in connection with the development of Park Hill, the largest listed building in Europe.
• Advised on the transition of the Learning, Disability and Community Support Services team from Leeds City Council to a staff led entity called Aspire Community Benefit Society.

Admitted as a Solicitor

• 2013

Qualifications

• LLB, University of Nottingham
• LPC, College of Law