Ian Caplan
Bevan Brittan LLPWith offices split between Bristol and London, Bevan Brittan LLP is able to assist its clients, which includes local authorities, NHS trusts and private healthcare providers. The firm is particularly well-versed in redevelopments within the healthcare and social care sectors. It is also experienced in regeneration projects. Mark Calverley leads the team, which includes Ian Caplan and regeneration specialist Steven Smith. Mark Paget Skelin is regularly instructed by NHS trusts, whilst Sarah Skuse acts for developers, funders and investors frequently.
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‘We really enjoy working with the commercial property team at Bevans. They have specialists in all areas and work collaboratively to propose commercial solutions whilst protecting us legally.’
‘Sarah Skuse is very knowledgeable about the sector and also always takes time to understand our drivers before proposing solutions. It's been very easy to have a collaborative and constructive relationship with Sarah.'
‘Healthcare property real estate advice founded in a deep knowledge of the regulatory environment.’
‘Sarah Skuse is technically brilliant, fun to work with, and always tries to put business our way when speaking with her other clients.’
‘The Bevan Brittan team has provided comprehensive and efficient real estate development finance to us over various deals, and we enjoy working with their very capable and responsive team.’
‘The strength in this firm is the broad range of expertise. We have a major reliance on the need for speedy, concise advice and in all instances, the response is comprehensive.’
‘Attention to detail, concise, responsive, easy to understand.’
Key clients
- Mysa Care Limited
- CHD Living
- Leonard Cheshire Disability
- Frontier Developments
- London Borough of Newham
- Dagenham Green Limited
- City of London Corporation
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Work highlights
- Advising the City of London Corporation on its partnership with the Museum of London, for the £600m redevelopment of former Smithfield Market to provide a new, state-of-the-art facility for the Museum.
- Advising Leonard Cheshire Disability in connection with their strategic disposal of real estate assets throughout the UK.
- Advising Barts Health NHS Trust on the redevelopment of Whipps Cross Hospital, comprising a site of 18 hectares on the edge of Epping Forest.
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Mark Calverley