Regularly instructed by local authorities, NHS organisations, and housing associations, Bevan Brittan LLP frequently assists with the use of compulsory purchase powers, s.106 agreements, highway DCOs, and community infrastructure levies. The practice is also involved in several regeneration projects, evidenced by its recent appointment by Portsmouth City Council to advise on its City Centre North Regeneration. With knowledge of contaminated land and former experience at the Environment Agency, Kathryn Lawrance leads the department from Bristol, taking the lead on a number of compulsory purchase and regeneration projects.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team is knowledgeable, proactive and very helpful in the support provided.’
‘Kathryn Lawrence - experience in the subject matter and she is approachable and friendly. Always making herself available when required and responding in a timely manner.’
Key clients
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Rother District Council
- Places for People Homes Limited
- Network Homes Limited
- Peabody Group
- London Borough of Kingston
- Pure Data Centres Group
- Princess Alexandra NHS Hospital Trust
- NHS Property Services Limited
- Sedgemoor District Council
- Portsmouth City Council
- Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
- Sovereign Housing Group
- East Devon Council
Work highlights
- Advised Walsall Council on a significant regeneration scheme to deliver high-quality housing in a former industrial area of Willenhall.
- Advising East Devon District Council on complex planning agreements associated with a number of Expansion Areas of Cranbrook to deliver thousands of homes and the required supporting infrastructure.
- Advising Peabody Trust on all planning matters arising from the redevelopment of the former Dagenham Stamping Site, including advising on planning strategy and negotiating a Section 106 Agreement to secure infrastructure required to support the delivery of over 3,500 homes.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kathryn Lawrance