# Legal Services in relation to an ISDS dispute

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Department for Business and Trade.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Department for Business and Trade](/buyers/department-for-business-and-trade/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Ashurst LLP](/suppliers/ashurst/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £6,000,000
- Tender value: £6,000,000
- Award date: 7 July 2026
- Published: 20 July 2026
- Contract start: 7 July 2026
- Contract end: 7 July 2030
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 7ea056f2-342d-4f71-9d5d-16afa2b90d50-907119
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a124498-bb9b-44f1-97c3-54472f1ea2b1

## Description

The Buyer, the Department of Business and Trade, requires assistance from the Supplier on document review and management, preparation of pleadings, submissions and witness statements, and procurement of expert evidence in the areas of mining subsidence, mining finance and quantum\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ea056f2-342d-4f71-9d5d-16afa2b90d50-907119)