Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Public Sector & Charities
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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Provided by Bevan Brittan LLP
We have a team of expert lawyers who specialise in administrative and public law. We are leading firm who act for many public sector bodies as well as those entities who interact with public sector. This means our work in this field sits at the heart of many of the firm’s practice areas. We understand that administrative and public law considerations run through all aspects of decision making, policy and procedure for many of our clients, and that getting the right approach is key to managing risk. Our administrative and public law team operate across a wide range of sectors including:
- local government;
- health;
- ombudsmen;
- financial services;
- education;
- police and crime commissioners;
- fire and rescue authorities;
- regulators; and
- housing associations.
The breadth and depth of our experience enables us to deliver pragmatic and cost effective advice to our clients.
Chambers Review
Bevan Brittan boasts a broad public sector offering with a notable focus on servicing local authorities, regulators and entities within the NHS. The firm is entrusted by claimants and defendants with complex and politically sensitive judicial reviews and procurement challenges. The team is particularly well versed in public law disputes involving healthcare and local government law. In addition, it demonstrates particular strength in advising on statutory challenges.
Work Highlights
- Bevan Brittan advised Kent County Council on three judicial reviews related to their public law duties concerning the care of unaccompanied asylum seeking children.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Bevan Brittan team is able to turn urgent work around swiftly."
"The Bevan Brittan team is able to turn urgent work around swiftly."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department at Bevan Brittan, Virginia Cooper is highly sought after by NHS trusts, local authorities and regulators for her experience in a variety of public law matters related to judicial review proceedings.
"Virginia is always thinking about the client and the next steps."
Amrita Hurst recently joined Bevan Brittan as a partner. She has expertise in handling a broad range of public law matters on behalf of clients such as local authorities, NHS bodies and third sector clients.
"Amrita is incredibly switched on, all over the detail and always good at putting clients at ease. She delivers clear advice with an eye on strategic detail."
Olivia Carter focuses her practice on defending complex judicial reviews. She predominantly advises local authorities and NHS bodies on risk management, including advice on the lawful exercise of statutory powers and duties, as well as compliance with equalities duties.
"Olivia Carter provides very sensible and pragmatic advice."
Amy Tschobotko is a partner in the team at Bevan Brittan who is noted for her expertise in judicial reviews and regulatory matters. She regularly advises clients across the local government, health and financial services sectors.
"Amy has amazing judgement and her instincts are really good. Her knowledge and legal ability are amazing."
"She has amazing judgment and her instincts are really good. Her knowledge and legal ability is amazing."
Jason Tandy is a senior associate at Bevan Brittan. He focuses his practice on the healthcare sector and is experienced at complex judicial reviews for a number of public bodies.
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Laura Brealey
Virginia Cooper