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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.

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Administrative & Public Law - UK-wide

What the Team is Known For

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 defended the Financial Services Compensation Scheme against a judicial review challenge that alleged their refusal to re-open historic claims to consider paying additional compensation for Section 27 Claims.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Virginia Cooper
2
Virginia Cooper
2
Band 2
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 has a strong understanding of our needs and pressure points.

Virginia is a great public lawyer.

Virginia is always on top of the case and has great attention to detail.

Amrita Hurst
4
Amrita Hurst
4
Band 4
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 has a wealth of experience. She is unflappable when needed, whilst also offering pragmatic advice to her clients.

Amrita was smart, efficient, and dedicated to getting the best outcome for our lay client.

Amy Tschobotko
4
Amy Tschobotko
4
Band 4
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 is smart, practical and a pleasure to work with. Amy has it all.

Amy has a professional approach and attitude.

Jason Tandy
Jason Tandy
Associates to watch

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.

Jason is phenomenally hard-working and he anticipates issues before they arise.

Jason's drafting is very high quality.

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Administrative & Public Law

Virginia Cooper
2
Virginia Cooper
2
Band 2
Amrita Hurst
4
Amrita Hurst
4
Band 4
Amy Tschobotko
4
Amy Tschobotko
4
Band 4
Jason Tandy
Jason Tandy
Associates to watch

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