Bevan Brittan - People

Commercial Department
Divisional Head

�Well deserved national reputation for advice to local authorities." Legal 500 2005

�Her local government background means she is widely experienced� Chambers UK, A Client�s Guide to the Legal Profession 2006

My Background
Articled Veale Benson, qualified 1983. 18 years experience of law and governance in local government. Posts included Executive Director of Syniad - the improvement, development and employers' agency for local government in Wales - and Director of Corporate Services for South Gloucestershire Council. Also worked for Avon County Council, Wansdyke District and Bristol City Councils. Joined Bevan Ashford as a partner in May 2002. Partner, Bevan Brittan LLP 2004-.

What I do
I co-ordinate the firm's work across key areas of activity involving central government, local government, regional development agencies, audit and regulatory bodies and government agencies. I also personally advise local authorities and other public bodies on governance, vires and related issues.

Some examples
Prior to joining Bevan Brittan I worked for four councils and as the Executive Director for a local government organisation. In these capacities I have managed internal legal services, commissioned external legal support on major projects and undertaken individual casework.

At Bevan Brittan I have advised on a range of matters affecting public bodies including:

Issues relating to the vires of local authorities.
The establishment of Urban Regeneration Companies.
Issues concerning elected members' interests, the code of conduct and liabilities on outside bodies.
Local authority companies and the power to trade and charge
Joint venture and partnership vehicles

Contact me via bethan.evans@bevanbrittan.com or on 0870 194 8993.

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