Delivering ‘expert advice with professionalism’ is a key tenet of Bevan Brittan LLP’s local government practice, which works closely with local authorities on complex governance and reorganisation matters, PFI and PPP projects, and disputes. Advising on local government health and safety cases is another strength of the practice, along with acting on children’s services cases. Ash Woodcock leads the practice which stands out for its ‘expertise and availability ’, with Judith Hopper also playing a key role in the team. David Kitson has expertise in public and governance work, while James Teagle is skilled at handling land-based disputes. Jessica Boardman is ‘knowledgeable and practical’.
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Testimonials
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‘The Bevan Brittan team have a very broad range of experience and expertise that covers the diverse needs of our Local Authority. They deliver expert advice with professionalism and often respond to very challenging timelines.’
‘The team in procurement has the complementary strengths and specialisations which means that they were able to address our particular needs.’
‘Jessica Boardman was knowledgeable and practical, and was able to advise us in a way that avoided a potential legal challenge to a procurement exercise.’
Key clients
- Cardiff Council
- Shropshire Council
- Folkestone & Hythe District Council
- City of Wolverhampton Council
- South Tyneside Council
- Oxfordshire County Council
- London Borough of Merton Council
- London Borough of Brent Council
- Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- London Borough of Havering Council
- London Borough of Haringey Council
- Malvern Hills District Council
Work highlights
Advising Bradford Metropolitan District Council on the disposal of multiple property assets with an estimated combined value of £45m.
Commissioned by LLG (Lawyers in Local Government), CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) and SOLACE (Society of Local Authority Chief Executives) to draft a code of professional practice for carrying out the roles of the three key local government statutory officers.
Advising North Yorkshire Combined Authority in relation to a multi-million pound home energy upgrade scheme for individual private homes.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ash Woodcock
Other key lawyers
Judith Hopper; David Kitson; James Teagle; Jessica Boardman