Naomi Westcott is a Legal Director in the administrative and public law disputes team with more than 13 years’ experience advising on complex, high value litigation.
A procurement disputes lawyer, her particular focus is on public procurement law disputes where she has extensive experience acting for both contracting authorities and bidders. Her experience spans from issues arising during live processes, including evaluation and award decisions, and standstill and post‑award challenges, with a focus on achieving the best commercial and strategic outcome for her clients.
Naomi also advises on disputes and claims affecting public bodies, education providers and charities, supporting clients at all stages, from early risk assessment and strategy through to proceedings, settlement/ ADR and trial. She advises schools, universities and charities on sensitive, high stakes matters, including contractual disputes, discrimination and Equality Act claims, and safeguarding issues.
She is known for her friendly approach, excellent communication and clear, pragmatic advice, helping clients navigate complex situations while balancing costs and risk. Based in Cambridge, Naomi works firm wide and collaborates closely with colleagues across Birketts to deliver joined up, strategic support to clients.
Recent work highlights
OCS Group UK Limited v Community Health Partnerships Limited [2023] EWHC 3369 (TCC)
Acted for the claimant in High Court procurement proceedings, including a successful application for specific disclosure in a landmark High Court judgment on the scope of disclosure in procurement challenges.
Defending procurement challenges
Advised a contracting authority on responding to a procurement challenge, including assessing the merits of the challenge and litigation risk. Provided strategic guidance on the client’s position with a focus on preparing for potential challenge under the Procurement Act 2023.
Charity dispute
Provided strategic advice through a sensitive and high‑profile matter, balancing legal, reputational and stakeholder considerations and supporting a pragmatic route to resolution.
Experience & education
2023 Re-joined Birketts LLP
2019 Senior Associate, Taylor Vinters/ Mishcon de Reya
2014 Associate, Birketts
2012 Solicitor, Walker Morris
2012 Qualified as a Solicitor
2009 University of Sheffield, LLB
Insights
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Procurement and Local Government Reorganisation: what does it actually mean in practice?legal updateProcurement and Local Government Reorganisation: what does it actually mean in practice?
Claire Jones, Naomi Westcott15 Jun 2026 -
ParkingEye and the changing approach to automatic suspensionlegal updateParkingEye and the changing approach to automatic suspension
Naomi Westcott, Michael Corsham29 May 2026 -
Navigating a disappointing procurement decision: guidance on next stepslegal updateNavigating a disappointing procurement decision: guidance on next steps
Naomi Westcott21 Jan 2026
