Headed by Rob Harrison, Bevan Brittan LLP is highly proficient in property financing, joint ventures, and transactions. Ian Caplan’s recent caseload encompasses redevelopments in the health sector, while Steven Smith is a key port of call for a plethora of London boroughs on regeneration projects. Mark Paget Skelin counts NHS trusts, private healthcare providers, and higher education institutions on his client roster, and Dalee Kaur is well-regarded in the office and retail sectors. Daisy Scaife is knowledgeable on mixed-use developments, Matthew Simson handles planning appeals, and Sarah Skuse is another key team member.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Bevan Brittan have a well-developed understanding of the public sector, particularly local councils. Their legal advice is consistently accompanied by commercially sound guidance on our options as a council, including practical recommendations. They are clear in distinguishing what is legal advice and what is informal, experience-based commercial input.’
- ‘Key strengths include their deep knowledge of the sector, ability to negotiate effectively with a variety of organisations, availability, and dedication. They take time to explain issues clearly, work through problems collaboratively, and listen carefully to feedback.’
- ‘They are friendly, helpful, and consistent in supporting our legal needs and requirements.’
- ‘Steven Smith is a trusted adviser. I have worked with him for over a decade and have always felt that he is fully committed to helping us achieve our objectives. He alerts me early if issues arise in transactions, proposes solutions, and integrates seamlessly with our internal team. His proactive and problem-solving approach means I always feel more confident after speaking with him.’
- ‘Steven Smith clarifies complex issues and is both proactive and forward-thinking in his advice.’
- ‘Mark Paget Skelin has provided consistently excellent support on a number of key transformational projects.'
Key clients
- Zephyr X Developments
- Boom Power Limited
- City of London Corporation
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Johnson Matthey plc
- Elevation Advisors
- Downing LLP
- Peabody Trust
Work highlights
Advising the City of London Corporation on its partnership with the Museum of London, for the £600m redevelopment of former Smithfield Market to provide a new, state-of-the-art facility for the Museum.
Advising Barts Health NHS Trust on the redevelopment of Whipps Cross Hospital (in excess of £500 million), comprising a site of 18 hectares on the edge of Epping Forest, including car parking and 1500 new homes.
Advising on Peabody’s £236 million Dagenham Green major joint venture (JV) with Hill Partnerships for the development the former Ford car manufacturing plant in Dagenham, Essex, to deliver 935 new homes, together with ancillary commercial space and public realm.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Rob Harrison
Other key lawyers
Ian Caplan; Steven Smith; Mark Paget Skelin; Dalee Kaur; Daisy Scaife; Matthew Simson; Sarah Skuse