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Ruth O’Sullivan

Associate | Public Law & Regulatory

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Ruth is an Associate in our Public Law and Regulatory Team.

Ruth advises a range of public sector clients, including Welsh Government, regulators, local authorities and educational institutions on legislation, policy, governance and good decision making both in an advisory capacity and in the event of a dispute. She takes a versatile approach and works with clients across multiple policy areas and sectors.

Ruth advises clients on public law disputes – specifically Judicial Review and Freedom of Information appeals and also has experience of private law litigation.

Prior to joining Capital Law, Ruth worked at the Government Legal Department, advising a number of departments on policy including the Department for Transport, the Department for Education and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, as well as in relation to disputes and public inquiries.

 

Expertise

  • Governance and decision-making
  • Policy advice and review
  • Legislation
  • Education
  • Public Law disputes
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Recent work

The Gambling Commission
Advising the Gambling Commission in relation to the 4th National Lottery Licence.

Advising the Gambling Commission on Regulatory Settlement funds and the approved Research, Education and Treatment list.

Bridgend Schools
Advising Bridgend schools on issues such as Individual Health Plans, rules around parent governors and school policies.

BMA
Advising the British Medical Association in litigation in the Court of Appeal.

 

Ruth joins us from the Department of Transport where her work encompassed:

  • Advising the Department for Transport on passenger focussed elements of rail transformation including accessibility and Transport Focus.
  • Advising on amendments to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.
  • Advising the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on the ‘How to Rent’ tenant guide.
  • Drafting coronavirus regulations on commercial tenancies.
  • Advising on Ofsted inspections during Covid-19.

Languages

  • Spanish (Limited working proficiency)

 

 

Testimonials

  • Thank you for your support. Your guidance and close cooperation throughout were instrumental in successfully completing our FCA regulated transaction. We greatly appreciate your responsiveness and expertise during this process.

    Leo Poggiali | CEO, Ooodles

  • There’s no better tutor than Mark! He made the NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction course easy to follow, engaging, and enjoyable. His knowledge and support made a real difference. I’d highly recommend both Mark and the course.

    Alun Rees | Joint Director of King Site Services Ltd

  • I had the pleasure of working closely with Simona for over 18 months on a landmark and highly complex piece of litigation. Throughout that time, she consistently demonstrated exceptional judgement, providing measured, pragmatic legal advice while working seamlessly with fellow solicitors and counsel.

    Simona has an enquiring and analytical mind, builds excellent rapport with witnesses, and is always thorough in her approach. One of her standout strengths is her ability to distil lengthy and complex legal judgments into clear, concise summaries for Boards and senior stakeholders, making even the most technical issues accessible.

    She is an outstanding lawyer and a trusted colleague, and I would not hesitate to recommend her.

    Saf Ismail | CEO of Queen Elizabeth II Centre

  • India was seconded to us as a trainee solicitor and quickly became a valued member of the legal team providing effective support on a range of matters across all areas of the business. Her friendly and proactive nature meant that she quickly developed very effective relationships with key stakeholders across the business. We were very grateful for the support and work provided by India during her 4-month secondment.

    Nia Cooper | Veezu | Chief Legal officer

  • Capital Law managed our case with extreme care and efficacy. Charlotte and Rhiannon provide commercially focused advice always focused on protecting our brand and avoiding litigation.

    Philippe Côté | Vice President, Legal 

    CPPP UK Limited 

  • James Minton provided outstanding legal support during a complex regulatory matter. His advice was clear, strategic and reassuring throughout, and his advocacy at appeal was exceptional. Thanks to his expertise and thorough preparation, a successful outcome was achieved. I am extremely grateful for his support and would highly recommend James and Capital Law to others facing challenging professional or regulatory proceedings.

    Private Client