Epitomising ‘calmness and cool heads’, Bevan Brittan LLP advises on the whole spectrum of social housing issues, spanning from property and development to litigation and regulatory compliance. Operating out of Birmingham, Sarah Greenhalgh focuses on strategic corporate structuring and multinational mergers, whilst Rebecca Pendlebury regularly acts on a range of development schemes. Louise Mansfield is knowledgeable on a broad range of regulatory legal issues, while both Rose Klemperer and Emily Holmes are also cited as key.
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Testimonials
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‘Bevan Brittan are a preferred choice of ours for development advice. Nothing we ever do seems to be straight forward and the staff and partners take that in their stride. In sometimes fast-moving, but frequently stressful transactions, Bevan Brittan epitomise calmness and cool heads giving us optimum advice. This is very much appreciated.’
‘Richard Stirk has struck up a deep understanding and collaborative relationship with very many of our internal colleagues. This helps us all when negotiating land sales/purchases as he recognises what makes up our DNA.’
‘There is a good range of knowledge and experience within the team; they have been able to provide practical and meaningful advice on complicated activities undertaken. They are able to communicate well with our staff and board and provide suitable advice to meet our circumstances rather than off the shelf and immoveable.’
‘Always responsive and helpful. Supportive during a complicated period. Always make it clear which member of the team will be supporting in any given task and clear on upfront costs.’
‘The team were great to work with, demonstrating a great knowledge of stock rationalisation and the market and incredibly responsive on any queries throughout the project. When our main contact wasn't there, there was always a colleague picking things up. Was really pleased with the legal services received.’
‘Our contact there was great at explaining complex legal matters in laymen's terms for clients. This helps make informed decisions on how to resolve any issues identified.’
Key clients
- Regulator of Social Housing
- West Oxfordshire District Council
- Notting Hill Genesis
- Richmond Housing Partnership
- South Cambridgeshire District Council
- Sanctuary Housing Group
- 54 North Homes
- Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
- Livv Housing Group
- Wrekin Housing Trust
Work highlights
Worked on the re-structure of Peabody’s group, following on from its work with Peabody and Catalyst on their merger to create a new organisation responsible for 104,000 homes and 220,000 residents across London, Kent, Sussex and the Home Counties.
Advised Leeds and Yorkshire Housing Association Limited (LYHA) in relation to its merger with Karbon Homes Limited (KHL) by LYHA transferring its engagements to KHL’s subsidiary 54 North Homes Limited ( formerly York Housing Association Limited) resulting in the final merged body becoming a landlord responsible for managing approximately 3,000 homes.
Advised on the creation of Warwickshire Property & Development Group and on the subsequent procurement by Warwickshire County Council and WPDG of Countryside Partnerships to create a new corporate joint venture.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sarah Greenhalgh; Rebecca Pendlebury
Other key lawyers
Louise Mansfield; Rose Klemperer; Emma Holmes