Regularly turned to by housing associations, care providers, local authorities, and other health sector clients, Bevan Brittan LLP is adept at handling a wide set of property disputes ranging from High Court litigation and portfolio management issues to Building Safety Act issues surrounding cladding defects and disrepair claims. Based in Bristol, Steve Eccles leads the national housing and property dispute resolution teams, handling a broad spectrum of residential and commercial issues for landlords and tenants. He is supported by senior associate Aimee Cottam, who is noted on matters including lease renewals, easements, and adverse possessions, and Kate Hicks, who focuses on social housing work.

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  • ‘Quick response time, good recommendations, very supportive.’

  • ‘A really solid and professional set up. They work collaboratively together and bring together the right people to provide the service that we as a client require. Always friendly but not afraid to voice their views in a supportive and thoughtful way.'

  • ‘A high calibre group of individuals that do work together to provide a service that is greater than the sum-of-the-parts. They care about what they do and about what we require as a client.’

  • ‘Always on hand to offer honest practical advice and response to requests.’

  • ‘Personable, friendly and helpful.’

Key clients

  • NHS Property Services Limited
  • Canal & River Trust
  • Places for People Group
  • Sanctuary Group
  • Peabody Group
  • Bath & North East Somerset Council
  • Plymouth Community Homes
  • Hastoe Housing Group
  • Sovereign Network
  • Brighton & Hove Council
  • Florin Court Management Limited

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Steve Eccles

Other key lawyers

Aimee Cottam, Kate Hicks