We examine the direct award of public contracts and what has changed under the Procurement Act ahead of its implementation in October 2024.
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Samantha Thompson
Graduate Solicitor Apprentice
0151 600 3028
samantha.thompson@brabners.com
Samantha is a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice in our commercial and intellectual property team.
She assists the team in advising on commercial and contract matters including terms and conditions of sale, website terms, supply agreements, grant agreements, NDAs and many other bespoke commercial agreements in a wide of sectors. She acts for and has built relationships with numerous clients across many different sectors.
In addition, Samantha is active member in our healthcare sector and has particular expertise advising clients on the specific market entry requirements in relation to pharmacy transactions as well as regulatory matters, such as fitness to practice.
Samantha also has experience of and advises upon data protection matters as well as intellectual property matters, such as preparing trade mark applications and IP licence agreements.
Samantha has built good relationships throughout the firm and is an active member of Charity the Committee.
Samantha joined us in 2014 and is currently undertaking a Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship via the University of Law. She is set to qualify in 2024 and works across our Lancashire and Liverpool offices.
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