Freedom of Information
We regularly advise commercial entities on their rights to access to information held by public bodies and central government, whether in relation to specific public law disputes or more generally.
We have expertise in drafting requests for disclosure of material held by public bodies and in pursuing such requests if necessary on appeal.
We have specific experience of dealing with complaints to the UK Information Commissioner and appeals to the Information Tribunal.
Our expertise also covers rights of access to environmental information and we have advised clients on issues relating to the disclosure of such material.
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Blog Post: 18 May 2023
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted resolution A/RES/77/276 (the Resolution) requesting that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) render an advisory opinion on the obligations…
News: 15 May 2023
Allen & Overy advises InfraRed Capital Partners on an investment into Altitude Infra
Allen & Overy has advised InfraRed Capital Partners on an investment by its listed fund HICL Infrastructure PLC, its European Infrastructure Income Fund IV and other InfraRed-managed funds and…
News: 15 May 2023
Allen & Overy advises the sponsors on the Dieppe-Le Tréport offshore wind farm project
Allen & Overy has advised the company “Les Eoliennes en Mer Dieppe-Le Tréport” (EMDT) and its shareholders – Ocean Winds (held 50/50 by ENGIE and EDP Renewables), Sumitomo Corporation and Caisse des…
News: 11 May 2023
Allen & Overy advises palero on the acquisition of Tech Power Electronics Group
Allen & Overy has advised private equity investor palero on the acquisition of Tech Power Electronics Group (TPEG) from Schwa-Medico.