Led by Sarah Wilson, Bevan Brittan LLP‘s construction practice is a go-to name for public sector clients including NHS trusts, education institutions and government bodies. The team has also been expanding its private sector client base, adding to its expertise in acting for insolvent parties, handling PFI-related disputes, energy matters and social housing projects. Wilson is particularly noted for her knowledge of NEC contracts, while Judith Hopper handles construction disputes. Niamh Batterton is also a key name to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'The real estate team at Bevan Brittan is second to none. It has an excellent team who get on board quickly and are highly efficient at delivering in very short time scales. It produces excellent results on high value, complex, litigation.'
- 'Judith Hopper is an outstanding partner. Clients love her. She has a real ability to get to grips with the real issues quickly on complex and high-value litigation.'
Key clients
- Southbay Civil Engineering Limited
- Alconex Infrastructure and Solutions Limited
- CECA Yorkshire and Humber
- The County Council of the City and County of Cardiff
- Sovereign Network Homes
- Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
- Together Housing Association Limited
- Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust
- Oxfordshire County Council
- Department for Education
- Shropshire Council
Work highlights
Assisting the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust with the construction works for the Rob Burrow Motor Neurone Disease Centre, Leeds.
Advising Sovereign Network Homes on a development to deliver 110 social rent homes and 110 shared ownership homes.
Advising Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council on the construction of a swimming pool for approximately £11.9m.
Practice head
Sarah Wilson
Other key lawyers
Judith Hopper; Niamh Batterton