Bevan Brittan LLP offers a nationally respected local government practice, known for its strong track record advising on public sector infrastructure, development and regeneration. The team frequently supports local authorities on a broad range of issues, including procurement, construction and complex property matters. Ash Woodcock leads the team and plays a key role in both advisory and contentious mandates, including audit processes and disputes relating to statutory powers. In London, Steven Smith brings expertise in property regeneration and major development schemes, while David Moore is noted for his work in public finance. Dalee Kaur is highly regarded for her planning expertise, advising on development control, compulsory purchase, enforcement and judicial review, acting for both public and private sector clients. Victoria Barman focuses on local authority corporate governance and advises on complex administrative and public law matters. The team also benefits from the procurement knowledge of Matthew Mo. Trusted by clients across the UK, the group brings deep sector knowledge and practical insight to development-led legal challenges.
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Testimonials
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‘They are supporting us through government-led national reform. We work in a unique function within local audit, and the expertise and knowledge required to support this is incredibly niche and time-consuming to understand. Bevan Brittan has been instrumental in supporting us and providing robust legal advice during a period of uncertainty and when the current legislation does not meet the needs of the current environment.'
Key clients
- London Borough of Newham
- Leicestershire County Council
- London Borough of Brent
- Kent County Council
- Woking Borough Council
- City of London Corporation
- Public Sector Audit Appointments (PSAA)
- LLG, CIPFA and SOLACE
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO)
- London Borough of Sutton
- Wolverhampton City Council
Work highlights
Advising Kent County Council on all aspects of the management, transaction and execution of their innovative and successful No Use Empty and Kent and Medway Business Funds.
Advising Leicestershire County Council on the establishment and financing of all aspects of the East Midlands Freeport.
Advised Westmorland & Furness Council on two planning applications and associated planning agreements relating to the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Project to replace its historic pipeline that provides water to 2.5m in Cumbria, Lancashire and into Greater Manchester.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ash Woodcock; David Moore
Other key lawyers
Steven Smith; Dalee Kaur; Victoria Barman; Matthew Mo