Bevan Brittan LLP is sought after by housing associations, local authorities, developers, and funders, and the group’s offering includes advice on the full gamut of property and development mandates, from land acquisition and plot sales, to complex joint ventures and property development schemes, as well as mergers and building safety matters. The department is jointly led by Andrew Shaw, who is skilled in housing development and regeneration work, Louise Leaver with expertise in secured and unsecured loans, and Wendy Wilks, who is experienced in property development and mergers. Fiona McDonald is another name of note in the development acquisition space, and Katie Dyer joined the team from Trowers & Hamlins LLP in January 2024.
Key clients
- Peabody
- Places for People Group
- Notting Hill Genesis
- Orbit Homes
- London & Quadrant
- Hyde Housing
- Sovereign Network Group
- Regulator of Social Housing
- Sage Housing
- Vivid Homes
Work highlights
- Advised Peabody on its significant corporate restructure.
- Advising Peabody on its major joint venture with Hill Partnerships for the development of Phase 1, to deliver 935 new homes and community space, as part of the wider acquisition and regeneration of the former Ford car manufacturing plant in Dagenham, Essex, which will ultimately deliver a total of 3,500 new homes.
- Advising major housing association L&Q on over 1,200 disrepair claims from their tenants since 2018, successfully advising on issues of quantum and liability and managing matters through to conclusion.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Louise Leaver, Andrew Shaw, Wendy Wilk