Anthony Collins—Sophie Mcfie-Hyland

Social purpose law firm Anthony Collins has welcomed new legal director Sophie Mcfie-Hyland, to the firm. Sophie joins the projects team specialising in public sector commercial contracts and procurement. 

With over 15 years of experience in local government and in private practice, Sophie will play an active role as part of a 15-strong specialist procurement team, helping clients to gear up for the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. She will be part of the firm’s offer in supporting councils to navigate the complex changing environment that they face, in response to the election of a new government. 

The procurement team offers expert practical advice on all aspects of public procurement and contract management across the firm’s key sectors, including local government, social housing and health and social care.

Sophie Mcfie-Hyland, legal director in the projects team at Anthony Collins, said: 'Having worked with the firm previously, I know many of my new colleagues and the quality of the work that they do. Joining the team at a time of such critical change as the Procurement Act 2023 is ushered in is hugely exciting. With my experience advising councils and other public bodies,  I’m looking forward to putting this experience into practice at the firm and within such a strong team.'  

Mark Cook, partner in the projects team at Anthony Collins, said: “Next month we will see the Procurement Act 2023 come into effect following its delayed implementation, and Sophie’s addition further strengthens our resource at a key time. Sophie will bring practicality, expertise and energy to the services that we provide. 

'The new Act brings fundamental change, adding complexity to some aspects of commissioning and contract management. Our job is to help our clients continue to do what they do as smoothly as possible, enabling better public services that deliver real value for their local communities; and Sophie will be very much part of that offer.'