Gareth Rees
Senior Associate
Gareth is a Senior Associate in the Commercial Team
For 12 years Gareth worked for a London firm that is recognised nationally for its work both in procurement law and work for local and central governments. Gareth joined Clark Holt as a senior associate in 2019 and, subsequently, Gardner Leader in 2021.
Corporate & Commercial Law Experience
Gareth has a significant experience in: commercial contracts and IT contracts; outsourcing; advising on procurement law and strategy; and advising on data protection and intellectual property.
Gareth also advises on public sector specific issues, including state aid and freedom of information.
Work Highlights
- Advising a government funded research organisation (involved in the nationwide transformation of the construction and energy sectors) on its funding agreements, collaboration agreements, research agreements and state aid and procurement legislation;
- Advising on a £36 million neutral vendor agreement for agency workers;
- Lead solicitor in the multi-million pound refresh of a local authority’s IT systems;
- Lead solicitor in advising on procurement strategy and the contract terms for 4 authorities conducting a joint procurement for a multi-million pound IT solution.
