England - South West • Real estate

Bevan Brittan LLP

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Helmed by national department head Mark Calverley, Bevan Brittan LLP‘s ’excellent sector knowledge‘ makes them a strong choice for a range of public and private sector clients, including government panels and health trusts. David Hobbs spearheads the firm’s estate management offering, working with leading non-profits and public sector bodies on regeneration projects and investment acquisitions. Beyond his health sector expertise, David Wardle is routinely turned to by local authorities and registered providers for assistance with housing and regeneration schemes, particularly in London and the South East. Rob Harrison spearheads the team's relationship with NHS Property Services Limited, as well as a number of independent health sector operators, while Alison Buckingham runs the social housing offering in the region. Other names to note include Jessica Church, who heads up the housing finance practice.

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  • ‘Excellent sector knowledge, happy to discuss different billing structures, willing to arrange meetings between clients with similar issues.’

  • ‘David Hobbs is an excellent client partner who thinks about issues and willing to assist in making connections between clients.’

Key clients

  • Portsmouth City Council
  • North Somerset Council
  • London Borough of Sutton
  • Buckinghamshire Council
  • The Trustees of Thornbury Grammar School Foundation
  • ForHousing Limited
  • Saxon Weald
  • North Central London ICS and Whittington Health NHS Trust
  • NHS Property Services Limited
  • Welsh Government, Welsh Local Authorities and Welsh Further Education Institutions
  • Canal & River Trust
  • Royal Borough of Greenwich
  • Manchester City Council
  • The Historic Buildings And Monuments Commission For England (Historic England/English Heritage)
  • Sovereign Housing Association Limited
  • Boom Power Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised NHS Property Services on the management of its £4.5 billion NHS Estate.
  • Advised Welsh Government on its £1.5 billion Welsh Education Partnership, designed to deliver new infrastructure for up to 30 new schools and colleges across Wales.
  • Advised Canal & River Trust on the management of its £500 million estate.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Calverley

Other key lawyers

David Hobbs, David Wardle, Rob Harrison, Alison Buckingham, Jessica Church