England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Real estate
Bevan Brittan LLP
Strong relationships with major housing associations allow Bevan Brittan LLP to excel in advising on joint venture development and regeneration schemes, site acquisitions, and corporate matters. Beyond its list of standout regional and national clients including Yorkshire Housing and Karbon Homes, the team is also instructed by a growing number of for-profit providers such as Auxesia Homes. The Leeds-based practice is led by property development and acquisitions expert Richard Stirk. Julie Cowan-Clark stands out for her ability to assist with joint ventures and S106 agreements, and John Cox, who frequently acts for clients in contentious matters, is also highly recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Bevan Brittan are a friendly and efficient firm. My team have developed a great relationship with them in recent years.’
‘John Cox has always been a tremendous colleague. His expert knowledge, combined with practical and pragmatic thinking, places him at the top of the list whenever I need legal resources or assistance.’
‘Bevan Brittan are clear, concise and knowledgeable. They are genuinely helpful.’
‘I know I can pick up the phone to John Cox at any time, and he will do his best to assist. Where I have had high priority cases, he treats them as such. This is much appreciated!’
'The team are very knowledgeable about the social housing sector and would go the extra mile to ensure legals are completed so as not to delay projects.'
'I've been working with colleagues at Bevan Brittan for many years and found them to be very knowledgeable, supportive and efficient. Our lead contact Richard Stirk is a mine of information and supports the association very well and when Richard requires more alternative specialist support, he's able to reach out and obtain the relevant from colleagues who specialise in the relevant field.'
'Richard Stirk and the team are very knowledgeable and highly skilled professionals who support the association very effectively. Richard is always very supportive and willing to help to resolve difficult situations. Richard has a wealth of expertise and a really good manner, which gives confidence to our staff and allows us to make difficult decisions with added certainty.'
Key clients
- 54 North Homes Limited
- Auxesia Homes Limited
- Broadacres Housing Association Limited
- Connect Housing Association Limited
- Habinteg Housing Association Limited
- Karbon Homes Limited
- Together Housing Association Limited
- Unity Housing Association Limited
- Yorkshire Housing Limited
- Your Housing Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Karbon Homes and its subsidiary on the acquisition of a parcel of land on a complex, locally strategic residential development site, including advising on complex planning and overage obligations, complex title issues, and on the relation of Strategic Partnership Grant obligations to the deal structure and planning position.
- Advised Together Commercial Limited and Together Housing Association Limited in relation to a contractual joint venture with Countryside Properties UK Limited and Blackburn Council in relation to the regeneration of an area in Blackburn near Fishmoor Road.
- Advised Together Housiung Association on security charging, including a pre-charging/security “tidy up”, assessing titles of over 2,000 units with potential issues to bring the units up to standard and prepare them for future charging exercises.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Stirk