Gwen Murphy
Legal DirectorGwen advises on procurement law and compliance and has experience of working across various sectors including health and social care, education and environment.
She acted in the procurement of a new mental health counselling service for children and young people.
She also has experience of local authority structure and governance. Gwen also advises on contractual matters ranging from contract drafting to non-contentious disputes.
Gwen also has experience in competition law and has worked in Brussels.
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The Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025
Following a somewhat turbulent time for health and social care reform, the Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 22 July 2025. This follows the scaling back of the plan to create a new National Care Service in Scotland under the National Care Service Bill.
Whilst the Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 (the Act) covers a number of care-related areas, this short briefing focuses on what the Act will mean for the commissioning and procurement of health and social care services in Scotland, once the relevant provisions come into force.
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What the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 means for the Public Sector
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (the "Act") places a number of responsibilities on Scottish public bodies to take proactive steps to ensure the protection of children’s rights.
