Steve Eccles > Bevan Brittan LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Regularly turned to by housing associations, care providers, local authorities, and other health sector clients, Bevan Brittan LLP is adept at handling a wide set of property disputes ranging from High Court litigation and portfolio management issues to Building Safety Act issues surrounding cladding defects and disrepair claims. Based in Bristol, Steve Eccles leads the national housing and property dispute resolution teams, handling a broad spectrum of residential and commercial issues for landlords and tenants. He is supported by senior associate Aimee Cottam, who is noted on matters including lease renewals, easements, and adverse possessions, and Kate Hicks, who focuses on social housing work.

Bevan Brittan LLP‘s strength encompasses complex joint ventures, mergers and related corporate and restructuring work, and housing finance matters, acting for housing association borrowers and lenders. In addition, the practice is highly capable on issues relating to housing management, building safety, and contentious mandates. South West region practice head Alison Buckingham has extensive experience acting for public and private sector clients, particularly on development schemes. Jonathan Turner has expertise in joint ventures involving developments and regeneration matters, while Jessica Church has a focus on the security aspects of finance matters. On the disputes side, Steve Eccles takes the lead as housing and property litigation head, with a stream of work relating to the Building Safety Act 2022. Kate Hicks is also prominent in advising landlords on anti-social tenants.