Law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed one of the UK’s leading public funding lawyers, Alexander Rose, as partner.
Alexander joins from international law firm DWF. He specialises in subsidy control and grant funding programmes, advising both public authorities and private organisations on the use of public monies.
Over a career spanning more than 20 years, Alexander has advised on the compliance of more than £3.5bn in public funding including major regeneration initiatives, inward investment projects and the UK’s first Subsidy Control court case.
He has also provided evidence as an expert witness to the Parliamentary Select Committee on the Subsidy Control Bill and previously spent more than seven years at the Government Legal Department, writing national guidance and advising ministers on funding programmes including devolution deals and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
His move to Ward Hadaway marks a significant step in the firm’s ambitions to further build on its public sector work. Alexander will support clients in navigating the changing landscape of public funding, from inward investment and regeneration projects to the opportunities created by devolution and the Levelling Up agenda.
Alexander Rose said: “Ward Hadaway has a superb reputation for the quality of advice, as well as the personable, proactive and pragmatic approach of its lawyers. I’m really looking forward to getting down to work and helping enable important public funded projects to happen.”
He joins Ward Hadaway at a time of significant growth, following a series of lateral hires, the merger with The Endeavour Partnership in Teesside and the opening of a Birmingham office – all part of the firm’s strategy to expand its national reach.
Damien Charlton, head of commercial at Ward Hadaway, said: “Alexander’s expertise in subsidy control and public funding law makes him a highly valuable addition to our team. This is a critical and fast-developing area and his skills will enable us to provide even greater support to clients delivering complex, high-value projects.”
