England - South West • Corporate and commercial
Bevan Brittan LLP
Reputed for its ‘exceptional knowledge and understanding of the ways that local government works’, Bevan Brittan LLP is a strong choice for local councils and housing associations, as well as a number of non-governmental organisations and SMEs. The team is headed up by Chris Harper, an ‘exceptional’ corporate partner noted for his focus on regenerations and property development joint ventures. A specialist in SME transactions, Marti Burgess works with various founders and management teams on all manner of corporate deals and contractual matters, while Andrew Spicer is noted for his focus on health and social care clients, working with a number of trusts and local authorities on sales and acquisitions.
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Testimonials
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‘Bevan Brittan has an exceptional knowledge and understanding of the ways that local government works. This is a unique attribute and places them in such a good place to provide advice to the public sector and local government. In my experience they are the closest I have ever got in using a firm of solicitors that seems to be placed in-house.’
‘I have worked predominantly with Chis Harper over the last five years. He has been exceptional in understanding a project/programme, the complexities involved and drawing together the right expertise to serve client's needs. Chris is an excellent communicator with the ability to forge excellent client relationships.’
Key clients
- Merton Council
- Red Construction South West Limited
- Araucaria Limited
- Leicestershire County Council
- Places for People Capital
- Pocket Living Limited
- Wessex AHSN
- Peabody Trust
- Warwickshire County Council
- Anchor Hanover Group
Work highlights
- Advised Merton Council on the sale at auction of its wholly owned vehicle to American private equity company.
- Advised Anchor Hanover Group on an acquisition which required input from across our multi-disciplinary health care team.
- Advised Warwickshire County Council on its use of a corporate housing development company and on its joint venture with Countryside which will build property with a value of £2.5bn
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Harper