One Legal

I am incredibly impressed with One Legal’s strategic approach to addressing the challenges of a rapidly evolving legal environment. Their initiatives, such as introducing career-graded posts for trainee lawyers, providing leadership training, and implementing a data-driven approach to budgeting, have significantly strengthened their internal team and improved service delivery. The integration of advanced ICT, including automation and cloud-based systems, has enhanced operational efficiency, providing greater transparency and reducing reliance on external legal services. These efforts have resulted in impressive cost savings and a return surplus for partner councils, demonstrating One Legal’s commitment to financial responsibility whilst maintaining high-quality service. Overall, One Legal’s holistic approach – focusing on talent development, budget management, technology, and continuous improvement – has positioned them as a forward-thinking, high-performing legal team, delivering exceptional value to the public sector.

Cllr Stephanie Chambers

One Legal are on a path of continuous improvement, working collaboratively with its partner councils, they strive to deliver a service that meets the ever evolving needs of its clients. Investments in technology and skills have demonstrated a commitment to deliver a professional and value adding service, which in turn will enable growth and sector recognition as a first-class provider of legal counsel.

Sanjay Mistry

As a representative on the One Legal Management Board, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the significant improvements in the delivery of legal services. Through our close collaboration with One Legal, we have successfully driven innovations and identified opportunities to enhance efficiency. These efforts have resulted in better communication, faster responses, and higher client satisfaction. Thanks to One Legal’s professional approach, we have been able to exceed expectations and effectively meet Gloucester City Council’s legal needs across various areas, including commercial, property, contractual, planning, and data protection, contributing to positive outcomes for the City.

Iain Stark

The transfer of Stroud legal services from an in house legal provision was a positive one for the authority. The business case was developed in a partnership approach and elected members were able to feed into the process. There were clear expectations from both parties on the levels of service to be expected and budgetary provision required. One Legal engaged with staff across the organisation on preparations for service transfer.  Since the transfer the service has been strong and we value the opportunity for cross council working that One Legal provides.

Andrew Cummings

One Legal is a service that we are proud to be associated with. It has some of the best local government lawyers in the region working for it. They are a supportive resource that we couldn’t be without.

Graeme Simpson