Bevan Brittan LLP has a significant history of expertise in PFI/PPP matters, particularly in the healthcare sector. The group covers the full range of related matters, including procurement and contract management. Michael Boyd is adept in transactional, commercial, and compliance issues, with key healthcare expertise. Sarah Wilson leads on work in the construction sector, and Judith Hopper is an experienced disputes practitioner.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The individuals are very personable and able to explain complex legal issues in a way that enables non-legal people to understand them. They have a sense of humour (alongside their professionalism).’

  • ‘The team is friendly and efficient, they collaborate with their colleagues in offices across the country to ensure the client receives the best specialist and technical advice. They are proactive, they manage their time well and respond to queries very quickly.’

  • ‘The availability of advisers is managed extremely well, and they all break any legal points or drafting down into easily understood explanations. The 2 main advisors I have dealt with are Michael Boyd (Partner) and Laura Howell (Associate), both are very approachable and deal with my queries quickly and efficiently.’

Key clients

  • The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
  • University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
  • Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
  • Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
  • Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
  • Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
  • Birmingham and Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sovereign Network Group
  • North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Work highlights

Advising the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust on an £160m extension to the Managed Equipment Service provided as part of the Trust’s PFI Project at Bexley Wing, St James’ University Hospital.
Advising Sovereign Network Group in connection with several retrofitting projects as part of a programme of strategic asset management aimed at achieving net zero carbon targets.
Advising Windcare Ltd in relation to its construction of a three turbine windfarm for generating renewable energy from wind.

Other key lawyers

Michael Boyd; Sarah Wilson; Judith Hopper; Niamh Batterton; Helen Feinson; Laura Howell