Bevan Brittan LLP brings deep cross-sector expertise to its administrative and public law practice, advising on complex and sensitive matters that often carry significant financial, reputational, or personal risk. The firm handles the full range of work, from routine advisory matters to politically charged judicial reviews, major investigations, inquiries, and procurement challenges. Key areas of strength include local government, health, financial services, ombudsmen, and regulators, with recent growth in housing and higher education. Virginia Cooper leads the team and is widely regarded for her work with public sector clients, providing advice on regulatory powers, jurisdictional issues, and judicial review. Amy Tschobotko plays a pivotal role in the team and is noted for her experience handling numerous high-profile judicial reviews before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court.
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‘Amy Tschobotko is going from strength to strength as a partner, and she combines great legal insight with a really pragmatic approach.’
‘Excellent people.’
Key clients
- Kent County Council
- Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
Work highlights
Assisting Kent County Council in relation to its public law duties regarding the care of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, including advising and acting for the Council at all stages of three separate and high-profile judicial review claims.
Practice head
Virginia Cooper
Other key lawyers
Amy Tschobotko; Amrita Hurst; Sarah Burton