Bevan Brittan LLP‘s property litigation practice ’provides both strength and depth in the Leeds legal market’ with advice on loan repayments, dilapidations claims, development disputes as well as expertise in all facets of the Building Safety Act 2022. The team works with private sector clients but stands out for its work with public sector clients, among which are local authorities, enforcement bodies and social housing clients. The Leeds-based team is led by James Teagle, who excels in mortgage-related disputes. Alex Dunne bolsters the teams offering in terminal dilapidations claims, enforced sales of homes and residential leasehold law.
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‘James Teagle has a clear view of the subject being pursued, highly focused and knowledgeable.’
‘I have found our primary contact, James Teagle, to be outstandingly helpful on all of the occasions we have interacted. James is careful to understand the problem and responsive to requests for assistance. I can and do recommend him unreservedly.’
‘Alex Dunne is a solicitor you want on your side. He is a very strong and effective litigator, positioning the client's case to its best possible advantage.’
‘The team punches well above its weight in terms of the size of case that it attracts, and services.’
‘Bevan Brittan provides both strength and depth in the Leeds legal market and stands out for their organisation, commercial pragmatism and friendly manner.’
‘James Teagle is the partner I have invariably worked with. He is one of the most organised solicitors out there. James is always at the end of the line to discuss the need for any further detail. A very safe pair of hands.’
‘Everyone I have worked with at Bevan Brittan is thoroughly on top of the case we are dealing with. They are incredibly hardworking and always a pleasure to work with.’
‘James Teagle - incredibly impressive- always gives very clear instructions and happy to chat through things to find ingenious solutions to issues.’
Key clients
- NHS Property Services
- FRP Advisory Trading Limited
- Sovereign Group
- RBH Properties
- Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
- West One Loan Limited
- Hornbeam Park Developments
- Direct Collection Bailiffs
- Dematic Limited
- Grafton (UK) Limited
Work highlights
Acted for NHS Property Services Limited in an 18 day trial on liability to address the liabilities of GP tenants to pay for service charges provided by NHS PS as the landlord.
Acted for MHDC at trial in a matter relating to the duties imposed upon public bodies during a decision-making process.
Advised West One Loan Limited in a high-value claim on a breathing space moratorium obtained under the new Debt Respite Scheme Regulations 2020.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
James Teagle
Other key lawyers
Alex Dunne