Mark Calverley > Bevan Brittan LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Bevan Brittan LLP‘s utilises its ‘deep knowledge’ to advise on a multitude of local government mandates encompassing procurement issues, equal pay disputes, large regeneration projects and asset management advice. The team has also been at the forefront of pension litigation cases, evidenced by its representation of 52 fire and rescue authorities in England and Wales. In Bristol, Sarah Lamont is a key name, specialising in employment issues such as statutory officer dismissals and pay and pension challenges. Chris Harper is highly experienced in regenerations, property development joint ventures, and corporate restructurings, with Nadeem Arshad adding expertise in waste, energy, and infrastructure PPP matters. For property work, Mark Calverley is a key name, while, Emily Heard is well versed in public procurement mandates, and construction head Louise Robling has expertise in PFI disputes and fire safety work.

Led by Mark Calverley, the ‘first-class’ team at Bevan Brittan LLP provides an ‘excellent service that is quick, efficient and knowledgeable’ to its roster of clients, including local authorities, housing associations, health trusts and social care providers. Alison Buckingham spearheads the social housing team and acts for housing associations and local authorities in development projects and housing schemes. Head of the estate management sector practice, David Hobbs takes a ‘proactive and pragmatic approach’ to landlord and tenant asset management matters, while Rob Harrison handles high-value health-related property transactions. Other key contacts in the team include Harriet Murray Jones and Jessica Church.

With offices split between Bristol and London, Bevan Brittan LLP is able to assist its clients, which includes local authorities, NHS trusts and private healthcare providers. The firm is particularly well-versed in redevelopments within the healthcare and social care sectors. It is also experienced in regeneration projects. Mark Calverley leads the team, which includes Ian Caplan and regeneration specialist Steven Smith. Mark Paget Skelin is regularly instructed by NHS trusts, whilst Sarah Skuse acts for developers, funders and investors frequently.