The team at Bevan Brittan LLP handles a wide range of property disputes, ranging from High Court litigation and portfolio management issues to Building Safety Act issues surrounding cladding defects and disrepair claims for a client roster consisting of housing associations, local authorities, and health sector clients. Steve Eccles jointly leads the national property litigation team, handling dispute resolution and contentious work across the firm’s focus markets, including housing, health, local government, education, and energy, while Rob Harrison heads up the property department. Aimee Cottam is noted for her work on building safety issues.
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‘Working on a recent case together, it was clear that the team had a coordinated and well-organized approach to case management, which meant that when the key contact was away, the case management continued. Each of the team members I worked with was well organised and prepared, with prompt, clear and succinct engagement. It was a service offer that was appreciated and should be called out as a positive.’
‘I recently worked with Steve Eccles on a challenging case linked to lease drafting. Steve took on the role of advisor and mediator, working with us and with the leaseholder to bring about a resolution to a lease drafting failure. Steve's approach was open and pragmatic: he was able to support and deliver a resolution that worked for all parties.’
Key clients
- East Village Management Limited
- Canal & River Trust
- University of Oxford
- Rentokil Initial Plc
- English Heritage
- Historic England
- NHS Property Services Limited
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Kent County Council
- Johnson Matthey Plc
Work highlights
Acting for East Village Management Limited in the case of Triathlon Homes LLP v (1) SVDP (2) Get Living (3) EVML to be heard in the Court of Appeal in March 2025.
Acted for the successful defendant Council in the landmark High Court case of The Tropical Zoo Ltd v the Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Hounslow.
Advising Hastoe Housing Group on its successful First-tier Tribunal application for dispensation from leaseholder consultation requirements relating to its buildings insurance provision to secure value for money for over 1,000 leaseholders.
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
Steve Eccles; Rob Harrison
Other key lawyers
Aimee Cottam