Employment: Bristol

Bevan Brittan LLP

Bevan Brittan LLP excels in catering to clients in government, higher education, and housing, though the firm also counts a number of household names from the private sector amongst its client portfolio. Led by Jodie Sinclair from London, the team handles matters relating to day-to-day HR advice, equal pay, senior level departures, and collective bargaining. Julian Hoskins regularly advises clients in the health sector on employment issues, while Sarah Lamont‘s expertise spans discrimination cases, restructurings, and mergers. James Gutteridge was promoted to partner in 2023 and primarily deals with contentious work, often for NHS clients.

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Testimonials

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‘Excellent employment team with a wealth of experience in local government.’
‘Sarah Lamont is an excellent employment lawyer who really understands the challenges of local government and the issues that local government lawyers face. Her advice is always spot on.’
‘The team has a down-to-earth and human touch to their work. They always make us feel supported and that our work matters to them.’
‘Rachel Newman is one of the most intelligent lawyers I've worked with. Not only can she see a way through complicated legal issues, but her ability to engage with even the most tricky of opponents with positivity ensures great outcomes.’
‘James Gutteridge is pragmatic and user-friendly. He understands the sector and understands us as a client, including risk appetite.’
'Bevan Brittan always provide timely and efficient legal advice to matters whenever they arise.'
'Individuals within Bevan Brittan are always professional, efficient and knowledgeable about the advice they are providing and have expertise in health-related industries.'

Key clients

Local Government Association
Plymouth NHS Foundation Trust
Wolverhampton City Council
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Peabody Trust
Sustrans
Haringey LBC
Driver Group PLC
Oxfordshire CC
Great Western Hospitals NHS Trust
Grant Thornton
Wiltshire Council
Surrey Council
London Borough of Lewisham
National Savings & Investments
National Employment Savings Trust
West Northamptonshire Council
Warrington Borough Council
Bedford Borough Council
Royal London Borough of Greenwich
Merton Council

Work highlights

Advised National Savings & Investments on the employment and pensions aspects of a major government IT outsourcing project, to procure five separate contracts, together valued at c. £1bn.
Acted for an NHS entity concerning an allegation of breach of contract on the part of the trust, arising out of a disciplinary hearing.
Acted for Grant Thornton LLP in relation to our its local government external audit work for Birmingham City Council in the context of the council's financial crisis.

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