Primarily acting for public sector clients, Bevan Brittan LLP is a key name in the PFI/PPP sector, advising on the establishment and delivery of projects and delivery models. The firm fields a dedicated team specialising in the operational phase of PFI and PPP projects, advising stakeholders on contract management, variations, settlements, disputes, financing, governance, procurement, property, employment and pensions. In Leeds, Michael Boyd advises a range of NHS trusts and central health bodies on operational issues, settlements and variations relating to long-term PFI projects.
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Testimonials
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- Professional but still approachable, knowledgeable but not condescending, thorough without being intimidating.
- Gemma Glasspole was able to keep us all motivated and organised, essentially project managing the whole thing as well as providing us with legal advice!
- The two individuals I have dealt with from the Energy and Projects team were Nathan Bradberry and Thomas Graham. They were both very experienced, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. Their availability and engagement were very good.
- The energy team at Bevan Brittan is extremely knowledgeable, especially in the district heating scheme sphere. They were very good at translating complex technical information into easy-to-understand discussions.
- Helen Feinson was knowledgeable and professional, but also very down to earth. She explained complex issues in understandable terms, which enabled us to make informed decisions.
- Good customer service and responsive advice. Colleagues ensured regular touch base opportunities and advice in a complex area. Good suggestion around using servers for notices.
Key clients
- B&DE
- University of York
- Alconex
- A Central Health Body
- Leicestershire County Council
- Cardiff and Vale College
- The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: Extension of Managed Equipment Service
- Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council
- Strategic Energy Partnerships
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Work highlights
Acting for B&DE in an adjudication against Ameresco to determine whether B&DE was entitled to levy liquidated damages under a heat network construction contract.
Advising the University of York on the procurement structure for its groundbreaking deep geothermal energy project
Advising The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in connection with extending a managed equipment service provided as part of a PFI project which relates to the Trust’s world-renowned oncology service.
Other key lawyers
Sarah Wilson; Judith Hopper; Nick Thackray