Katie Dyer > Bevan Brittan LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Bevan Brittan LLP’s housing team is well regarded for its expertise in transactions surrounding private placements, bank lending, derivatives, structured finance, and securitisations. Advice on new loans and existing facilities, refinancings, and joint venture arrangements are also a key area for the practice, and the group is active in assisting with the funding of local authorities investing and lending into housing. Louise Leaver chairs the department with expertise in representing both lenders and borrowers, and is ably supported by Sarah Greenhalgh, who handles mergers and general governance work, and Wendy Wilks and Jessica Church, who advises registered providers on the security elements of their finance projects. The group has undergone expansion with the addition of Katie Dyer from Trowers & Hamlins LLP and Rose Klemperer from Devonshires Solicitors LLP at the beginning of 2024.

Bevan Brittan LLP is sought after by housing associations, local authorities, developers, and funders, and the group’s offering includes advice on the full gamut of property and development mandates, from land acquisition and plot sales, to complex joint ventures and property development schemes, as well as mergers and building safety matters. The department is jointly led by Andrew Shaw, who is skilled in housing development and regeneration work, Louise Leaver with expertise in secured and unsecured loans, and Wendy Wilks, who is experienced in property development and mergers. Fiona McDonald is another name of note in the development acquisition space, and Katie Dyer joined the team from Trowers & Hamlins LLP in January 2024.