Bevan Brittan LLP has a ‘close-knit, highly commercial’ litigation practice, with expertise spanning procurement, PFI, and IT disputes. Professional negligence and commercial finance cases are also strengths of the team. Judith Hopper is a ‘very effective team leader’, and specialises in infrastructure disputes. James Teagle is also key to the practice, with Kyle Duggan and Jessica Boardman further names to note.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Kyle Duggan is a calm head, no matter the crisis. He knows his procurement law inside out and can keep seemingly infinite plates spinning.'

  • 'Erin Keating has a phenomenal work ethic. If you need something doing, she's the go-to.’
  • ‘A close-knit, highly commercial team who bring a range of skills and experience. Extremely diligent with a grasp of often very complex detail. Very effective representation which achieves the client's best interests.’

  • ‘Judith Hopper is a very effective team leader with a clear eye for when to get involved and when to stand back and let others do their jobs.’

  • ‘The Team within Bevan Britain are extremely knowledgeable and approachable. Their knowledge is communicated clearly and concisely ensuring that there is a clear understanding of the issue at hand. The level of collaboration is clear and is a major benefit to the customer. The team have a raft of resources to pull on which ensures all areas are covered from a legal perspective. This provides a clear level of confidence in planning and moving forward from a legal risk perspective.’

  • ‘Collaborative team with appropriate expertise who provide timely advice.’

Key clients

  • Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
  • Brittany Ferries

Work highlights

Acting for Brittany Ferries in a procurement case in the Royal Court of Jersey and the Jersey Court of Appeal.
Defending Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea in a procurement challenge to the award of a £360m framework agreement.

Practice head

Judith Hopper

Other key lawyers

James Teagle; Kyle Duggan; Jessica Boardman; Erin Keating