The ‘outstanding communicator’, Judith Hopper heads the Leeds commercial litigation team at Bevan Brittan LLP. Hopper’s diverse practice includes complex infrastructure cases and PFI disputes. James Teagle’s contentious expertise is frequently relied upon by clients from the energy, financial services and health sectors. Kyle Duggan is described as an ‘excellent public procurement lawyer’, while Jessica Boardman further extends the procurement expertise at the firm.
Testimonials
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‘Kyle Duggan is an excellent public procurement lawyer, who is highly skilled in dealing with a wide range of clients (and particularly strong on public body defendants).'
‘The team has a laser focus on the client's goals, which means that there is always a clear alignment between the work being done and overall strategy being followed. The practice is unstuffy and forward-looking: it's about getting results, rather than going through the motions of a case.’
‘Judith Hopper is an outstanding communicator.'
‘The team has a commercial understanding in addition to the legal advise provided and this salient advice is key to our business and resolving issues with customers and a supplier.’
‘The team members who we dealt with were both professional and personable as they helped us negotiate a procurement challenge in an unfamiliar area for us.’
‘Bevan Brittan is very client-focused and understands public sector projects and processes.’
‘The individuals are personable and helpful, explaining the issues in clear, understandable language.’
‘Judith Hopper and Alexandra Phillips have provided clear guidance, frank assessments of circumstances, and brought a number of long-standing disputes to a rapid and effective conclusion.’
Key clients
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- Bromcom| Computers plc
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- West One Loan Limited
- West One Loan Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust on a High Court injunction brought by a former employee, with the application successfully defended and costs recovered for our client.
- Advising Bromcom Computers plc on quantum for a procurement challenge.
- Obtained two judgments for West One Limited in recovery proceedings, including a leading authority on the interpretation of the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) Regulations 2020.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Adam Kendall, Judith Hopper