Providing ‘excellent service across a number of areas of business’, Bevan Brittan LLP has built a roster of diverse clients, which spans from healthcare trusts and care homes to high-profile estates. The team offers comprehensive support with highly contentious disputes, including enforcement actions, arrears recovery, and injunctions. Rob Harrison and Steven Eccles jointly steer the practice, with Eccles being renowned for acting in landmark cases regarding the application of the building and safety regulations. Aimee Cottam is another name to remember, recommended for complex proceedings involving local authorities. Becki Biscoe transferred from Foot Anstey in January 2026 and specialises in development disputes.
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Key clients
- East Village Management Limited
- Barnardo’s
- Connells Group
- Canal & River Trust
- University of Oxford
- Peabody Trust
- Rentokil Initial Plc
- English Heritage
- Historic England
- Orbit Group
- NHS Property Services Limited
- Barts Health NHS Trust
Work highlights
Represented East Village Management Limited in the Court of Appeal on a landmark decision concerning remediation contribution orders under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Represented East Village Management Limited in the first reported case on the proper interpretation and application of Regulation 3 of the Building Safety England Regulations 2022.
Acted for a G15 social landlord on one of the first applications for a principal accountable person determination under section 75 of the Building Safety Act 2022.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Steven Eccles; Rob Harrison
Other key lawyers
Aimee Cottam; Becki Biscoe