Primarily acting on behalf of major universities and other educational institutions, Bevan Brittan LLP is hailed for being ‘very approachable and friendly’ when addressing environmental information regulations and breach of contract cases. The team’s expertise extends to unfair dismissal and race discrimination cases, with Ashley Norman – a specialist in employment and immigration proceedings – leading the Birmingham-based team. Rachel Soundy heads the commercial and infrastructure higher education division, while Rebecca Pendlebury mainly concentrates on mixed-use regeneration schemes. Louise Mansfield and Elizabeth Dunford are also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Highly committed, professional and knowledgeable service.’
‘Ashley Norman is highly committed, knowledgeable and provides exceptional service.’
‘The team has a good working knowledge of the areas on which they provide advice. They are able to respond quickly to urgent matters.'
‘I find everyone very approachable and friendly. They can see the key issues and cut to the chase. Ashley Norman is our main contact at Bevan Brittan and he can manage the University's needs and find the right legal advisors quickly.'
‘The attention to detail and hard work of the team and their ability to adapt in an evolving set of circumstances have stood out.’
- 'The wider team brings about an ideal mix of skills and experience required for the role and she manages them exceedingly well.’
Key clients
- University of Oxford
- University of York
- Cardiff and Vale College
- De Montfort University
- The University of West London
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- Newbury College of Further Education
- Birmingham City University
- Trinity College Oxford
- Coleg Sir Gar
- Coleg Gwent
Work highlights
Acting for a Higher Education college in defence of employment tribunal proceedings brought against the client, involving complaints of unfair dismissal and race discrimination.
Representing the University of the West of England in an Article 2, jury inquest into the death of a student.
Advised a University on an age discrimination Employment Tribunal claim involving changes to terms and conditions of employment under TUPE.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ashley Norman
Other key lawyers
Rachel Soundy; Rebecca Pendlebury; Louise Mansfield; Elizabeth Dunford; Siobhan Mulrey; Nisha Williams