England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Real estate
Bevan Brittan LLP
The Leeds-based property litigation team at Bevan Brittan LLP is ‘extremely well-regarded’ for its advice to clients in the finance and public sectors, including the likes of NHS Property Services and West One Loans. Under the leadership of practice head James Teagle, the practice has the ability to handle enforcement and possession claims related to insolvencies and receiverships. Teagle is also active in land disputes and is a key contact for health and local government clients. Alex Dunne is highly recommended for his landlord and tenant work, advising on high-value dilapidation claims.
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‘The lawyers from Bevan Brittan I have worked with have, in my experience, been technically excellent. They have also been approachable and helpful and provided excellent responsive service. I have no hesitation in recommending Bevan Brittan.’
‘James Teagle has been a pleasure to work with over a couple of years now and involving more than one issue. I heartily recommend James as he put himself out on a number of occasions to move our case along when it required fast responses. He has, moreover, demonstrated care for our interests and perceptions.’
‘Alex Dunne is a real problem solver. He sees every angle, finding strong arguments for his clients.’
‘Bevan Brittan are an extremely well-regarded firm in Leeds, albeit with a national presence. They are well-known for their unrivalled expertise in healthcare-related legal matters, particularly the NHS. They have very able lawyers at all levels of seniority.’
‘I have worked with James Teagle for a number of years and find him one of the best property litigation partners in the business. He is one of the brightest, most hard-working and resilient, and most affable lawyers around - a real pleasure to work with and a privilege to have as someone fighting your corner.’
‘James Teagle really is the composite package and the ideal partner to have handling a case. He is meticulous, forthright (without being overbearing) and, just as importantly, extremely personable. I cannot recommend anyone more highly.’
‘I always enjoy working with James Teagle. He is invariably totally on top of the matter at hand, including any technical points and tactics, as well as being responsive and collaborative with counsel.’
‘Very few lawyers that we currently work with have a grasp on all aspects of insolvency including receivership, however, Bevan Brittan do and they are well respected in the industry.’
Key clients
- Aura Finance Limited
- Canal & River Trust
- Dematic Limited
- Direct Collection Bailiffs
- FRP Advisory Trading Limited
- Grafton (UK) Limited
- Hornbeam Park Developments
- Kent County Council
- Malvern Hills District Council
- NHS Property Services
- Places for People
- RBH Properties
- Sovereign Group
- Strettons Limited
- The Classic Prop Hire Limited
- Well Pharmacy
- West One Loan Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for NHS Property Services Limited in an 18-day trial on liability to address the liabilities of GP tenants to pay for service charges provided by NHS PS as the landlord.
- Advised West One Loan Limited on a high-value claim related to the new Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) Regulations 2020.
- Acted for Aura Loan Limited, West One Loan Limited & Strettons Limited on a complex claim for possession over a large portfolio of properties, and achieved strike-out and debarring of the Defendants Defence and Counterclaims.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Teagle