Real Estate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 3
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
(0870) 194 1000About
Provided by Bevan Brittan LLP
We are one of the leading firms for contentious public sector work and are widely recognised for our expertise in complex litigation with a public law nature, but increasingly we act for clients across the public, private and third sectors.
We have a superb reputation for combining technical excellence with commercial focus. The strength and depth of the department enables us to act on the largest and more technical of cases. As can be seen from our case studies, these disputes are often high value and high profile.
Our wealth of expertise covers a wide range of fields and we have considerable experience of advising a range of sectors, including local and central government, health, housing, the private sector and many more. We have a dedicated team of construction lawyers who are experts at dealing with construction disputes also.
Chambers Review
Bevan Brittan is renowned for its work with public and third sector clients, particularly NHS trusts, local authorities and housing associations. The team advises on the full span of contentious property issues, including repossessions, dilapidations, development disputes and break notices. Bevan Brittan provides expert advice on enfranchisement litigation and is also noted for its niche expertise in the area of telecoms mast removal.
Work Highlights
- Bevan Brittan represented NHS Property Services in litigation regarding the legal liabilities of GP tenants to pay for service charges provided by NHSPS as their landlord.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They've always had good resources, The advice is always good too."
"The team are responsive and informative."
"The property litigation team at Bevan Brittan have been extremely helpful with the matters we've sought advice on."
"They've always had good resources, The advice is always good too."
"The team are responsive and informative."
"The property litigation team at Bevan Brittan have been extremely helpful with the matters we've sought advice on."
Notable Practitioners
Steven Eccles is experienced in handling a broad range of complex contentious real estate matters, particularly on behalf of public sector clients.
"He's straight-talking and gives good, sound, pragmatic advice supported by a detailed explanation of the legal issues involved."
"He is tactically sound. He sees the problems, both legal and commercial, ahead of time and remains calm when the litigation reaches the pressure points it does."
"He's professional and informative."
