Well-established in the public sector, Bevan Brittan LLP routinely supports local authorities across governance matters, disputes and litigation, regeneration projects, and procurement. The practice is also underpinned by considerable experience in infrastructure and development work. Ash Woodcock leads on complex contractual arrangements and public-private partnerships, David Moore handles public financing and refinancing for the local government market, and Matthew Mo supports local authorities through procurement processes spanning works, services, and supplies. Steven Smith concentrates on regeneration schemes, while Dalee Kaur covers the full breadth of planning law for public and private sector clients, from applications and appeals through to compulsory purchase, urban regeneration, and judicial reviews. Sophie Mallon delivers strategic legal advice on high-value commercial projects and infrastructure matters for local authorities and public sector bodies.
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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
  • LLG
  • CIPFA
  • SOLACE
  • Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
  • Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Work highlights

Advising Lambeth Council on the development of Vauxhall Square, one of the largest regeneration schemes in London, including 2,261 new homes, of which 1,907 are allocated to be social housing and 699 student homes.
Advising Oxfordshire County Council on major highway construction projects, which are some of the largest projects being delivered under the Housing Infrastructure Fund.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Ash Woodcock

Other key lawyers

Steven Smith; David Moore; Dalee Kaur; Matthew Mo; Sophie Mallon