Having established a leading reputation for high-profile public work spanning both advisory mandates and judicial reviews, Bevan Brittan LLP offers specialists across a number of key sectors, including local government, healthcase, financial services and education. Inquiries and investigations are another key area of strength. Practice head Virginia Cooper has extensive experience handling complex regulatory matters, jurisdiction consultation duties and judicial review challenges. Melanie Carter joined from Bates Wells in August 2022 and is a leading authority on public sector audit governing, while Olivia Carter has developed a specialism in NHS commissioning issues. Amy Tschobotko regularly handles public law and regulatory cases before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Stuart Marchant has particular expertise in healthcare and social care.

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Testimonials

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‘Excellent team of public law specialists. Represent a large number of high-profile public bodies and do cutting-edge cases.’
‘Olivia Carter is a leader in her field; has unrivalled experience of handling complex judicial reviews.’
‘The Bevan Brittan team has exceptional experience of working closely with public sector clients - understanding their challenges and helping to find solutions that really fit. They combine a lot of practical expertise with real strategic insight.’
‘Amy Tschobotko knows all the law, has great judgment and is always thinking strategically. She is understated but very effective, inspires confidence in clients and brings the best out of everyone around her.’
‘Virginia Cooper is well established, well known and very well regarded. She has huge experience and really adds value to everything that she does.’
‘Great strength and depth of expertise in this area.’
‘Olivia Carter is a stand out individual in the public law/procurement law/healthcare space. Vast experience and very down to earth.’
‘Bevan Brittan has always had a good administrative law team. They are now well placed to become the dominant force in defending judicial reviews.’

Key clients

Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
NHS England
Financial Conduct Authority
University of Oxford
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, Compliance Officer
Kent County Council
Historic England / English Heritage
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
Schools & Nursery Milk Alliance
Local Government Association
London Borough of Haringey
Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd
Grant ThorntonLLP
Canal and River Trust
Marine Stewardship Council

Work highlights

Representing NHS England in defending a legal challenge to its decision to terminate a GP's medical services contract.
Acting for the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman in a judicial review challenge relating to whether the LGSCO has the power to withdraw final decisions.
Acted for Grant Thornton in its role as statutory external auditor for Cheshire East Council.