England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Real estate
Bevan Brittan LLP
Bevan Brittan LLP‘s construction team works for a diverse array of clients including contractors, local councils and healthcare providers to deliver residential and logistics developments as well as important education, health and transportation infrastructure projects. The Leeds-based team, which is led by Sarah Wilson, is particularly well versed in handling contentious mandates, and Wilson regularly acts in adjudications in relation to accounts disputes, subcontractor claims and defects. Also on the contentious side, Judith Hopper has a strong track record in acting in PFI disputes. Non-contentious specialist Niamh Batterton, who regularly works with housing associations, is recommended for her work on joint venture developments.
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Testimonials
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‘Bevan Brittan have a good team of specialists with excellent knowledge of insurance PFI issues and strong connections with clients. Their team is responsive and very good at working in a collaborative manner.’
‘The individuals such as Adrian Webb and Judith Hopper are clearly on top of their subject and well respected within the PFI sector. They are easy to work with and always provide constructive advice when appropriate.’
‘Bevan Brittan have an excellent record of advising in construction matters, particularly to the public sector. The BB team work closely and collaboratively with clients and clients feel they are part of the BB team and not on the periphery. We are working with BB on several matters and are a preferred practice’
‘Judith Hopper is an exceptional partner. Very down to earth and able to vary communication delivery to interact with any party at the appropriate level. Judith is excellent at finding a solution to complex issues, even when stakeholders on the same side have differing views and agendas.’
‘They are direct, clear, efficient and pragmatic. Their knowledge, combined with a desire to explain clearly, without patronising or assuming anything, is great. They strike a good balance.’
‘Niamh Batterton is direct and clear; she offers leadership, clarity and listens to our needs.’
‘BB's construction practice has depth of experience and is well resourced.’
‘Superb knowledge, very available, personable and reliable. Sound knowledge and depth in practice to deliver at short notice.’
Key clients
- Children’s Ark Partnership Ltd
- Elecnor Group
- Hall Construction Services Limited
- London Borough of Havering
- Oxfordshire County Council
- Principle Care Homes
- Siemens Healthineers AG
- University of York
- York Minster
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sarah Wilson