Fielding specialists in regeneration, commercial contract, and procurement matters, Bevan Brittan LLP regularly represents an array of local councils and London boroughs. The team is especially well-versed in advising on the new Procurement Act of 2023, alongside managing complex constitutional and governance arrangements. Operating out of Birmingham, Ash Woodcock leads the outfit, predominantly specialising in assisting with tech outsourcing projects, while Rebecca Pendlebury concentrates on development schemes. Adam Kendall is a health and safety expert, and Kirtpal Kaur Aujla is highly knowledgeable on service restructuring projects.
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Testimonials
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- 'Bevan Brittan delivers exceptional service tailored to our needs. Their extensive experience greatly benefits the Council. They consistently manage processes and relationships to ensure our objectives are effectively met. This approach is applied across all service areas and the council's requirements. Bevan Brittan has provided legal support on a range of complex transactional and advisory matters, working closely with our in-house legal team, procurement, and client departments.'
- 'Bevan Brittan is highly responsive, promptly addressing our queries and concerns. Their proactive communication ensures that we are always informed and supported, allowing us to navigate complex legal matters with confidence.'
‘The Bevan Brittan team is exceptional, comprising a unique skill set. They work collaboratively with us as an extension of our legal team, providing concise and informative advice, innovative suggestions, and assurance along with value-added benefits. Their ability to think outside the box and offer creative solutions has been particularly valuable. For instance, they have delivered innovative solutions for the procurement of public services and projects. Their support has been invaluable in the areas of social care and education, offering assistance at short notice and providing training. Members of the Commercial Property team have attended our office, joined team meetings, and engaged with our team members.'
Key clients
- The County Council of the City and County of Cardiff
- City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Nottinghamshire County Council
- Walsall Council
- Lawyers in Local Government (LLG), the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (Solace)
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Kent County Council
- Warrington Borough Council
- Tees Valley Mayoral Combined Authority
- Newham London Borough Council
- City of York Council
- Birmingham City Council
Work highlights
Assisted three major organisations with the creation of important new joint guidance on the responsibilities of key local government figures: The Code of Practice on Good Governance for Statutory Officers.
Advising Nottinghamshire County on its complex and high-profile procurement of a joint venture partner to manage catering, cleaning and facilities management services to Council facilities, more than 200 Schools across Nottinghamshire Schools, as well as other local authorities, fire authorities and third-party customers.
Advised Wolverhampton City Council in reviewing, negotiating and exchanging the documentation with Muse to enable English Cities Fund (a joint venture between Muse, Legal & General and Homes England) to deliver the development of City Centre West.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Ash Woodcock
Other key lawyers
Adam Kendall; Rebecca Pendlebury; Kirtpal Kaur Aujla; Julia Jones; Philip McCourt; Louise Mansfield; Claire Hamlin; Vicky Maher