The quickly growing practice at Bevan Brittan LLP advises on local authorities, housing and health matters. The firm is also expanding its private sector work. At the head of the practice, Rebecca Pendlebury advises clients on regeneration and development schemes. Mark Robertson is another key name, specialising in property litigation work.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Bevan Brittan are refreshingly commercial compared to other lawyers.'

  • 'Very good at offering solutions and advice rather than identifying problems.’

  • ‘Partner Rebecca Pendlebury and Associate Vicky Maher are both excellent.’

  • ‘The team are great to work with.'

  • ‘Great at explaining complex legal matters in laymen's terms for clients. This helps clients make informed decisions on how to resolve any issues identified.’

  • ‘Bevan Brittan utilises the specialisms of its internal teams to consistently deliver exceptional work for their clients.’

  • ‘Emma Holmes is an exceptional lawyer and an absolute pleasure to deal with. Her work is comprehensive and identifies wider risks and provides appropriate mitigation. ’

  • ‘The team is knowledgeable, proactive and very helpful in providing advice and guidance.’

Key clients

  • The County Council of the City and County of Cardiff
  • Warwickshire County Council
  • Ox Place
  • Livv Housing Group
  • West Oxfordshire District Council
  • Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
  • Fenland Futures Limited
  • South Cambridgeshire District Council
  • Wrekin Housing Trust
  • Midland Heart Limited
  • Milverton Homes Limited
  • De Montfort University
  • Oxford City Housing (Development) Limited
  • GreenSquareAccord
  • London & Quadrant Housing Trust
  • Places for People
  • Peabody Trust Limited
  • The Pioneer Group
  • Rushmoor Borough Council
  • Oxford City Council
  • Leicester City Council
  • Walsall Council

Work highlights

  • Advised Cardiff City Council on its largest development projects including the development of a new arena, the wider redevelopment of Atlantic Wharf and residential development of Cardiff Peninsula.
  • Advised Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Property Development Group on the procurement of Countryside Partnerships to create a new corporate joint venture, Develop Warwickshire, which will help bring sites forward for housing over the next 30 years, with the aim of delivering over 2,000 new homes.
  • Advised West Oxfordshire District Council on the acquisition of Marriott’s Walk Shopping Centre, Witney, from RREEF Witney Limited.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rebecca Pendlebury

Other key lawyers

Mark Robertson, Emma Holmes, Claire Hamlin