Lorraine Spurling

Lorraine worked in local government as a principal lawyer for almost 17 years. Since joining Sharpe Pritchard in 2019, Lorraine has continued to advise local authorities and also central government on a wide range of commercial transactions, with a particular focus on complex procurement processes – including outsourcing and in-sourcing entire service areas and multi-lot/ multi-party frameworks. Lorraine has substantial knowledge of EU public procurement and commercial contracts across the public sector and advises on all procedures under the PCR 2015, including procurement strategy, and frequently drafts/advises on Contract Notices, Selection Questionnaires, Invitation to Tender Documents, Evaluation Criteria, Contract or Framework Terms, Access Agreements and Partnership / Collaborative working agreements. Lorraine also advises on the application of TUPE to procured contracts and is considered to provide a full commercial perspective to the matter.

Lorraine also advises on a wide range of commercial contract issues, including change control procedures, performance and monitoring, termination for breach of terms, modifications to contracts and early termination rights.

Lorraine has experience of working in and leading multi-disciplinary teams, working alongside in-house legal teams, service area specialists and consultants to deliver projects collaboratively and at pace. 

Lorraine is known for her approachable and pragmatic approach. She breaks-down complex issues to provide clients with advice that they can readily understand and apply. Her knowledge of the public sector also ensures that she understands the pressures and challenges faced and works to ensure that her advice facilitates these.