Bevan Brittan expands Band 1 ranked Public Law Team with latest partner appointment

Bevan Brittan is continuing to build on its impressive start to 2026 with the appointment of a new litigation partner.

Oliver Wright is the firm’s fifth new partner appointment of the year. He joins the London office from Broadfield Law, where he held the position of Head of Dispute Resolution and Public Law.

A specialist in contentious public law, Oliver has extensive experience in judicial review work, complex commercial litigation and reputation management.

Oliver is joining Bevan Brittan’s litigation practice to focus on public law and related disputes, supporting Central and Local Government and private sector clients. His clients include ultra-high-net-worth individuals, medical and law enforcement professionals and companies in the hospitality, real estate, transport and technology sectors. Oliver is also recognised for his work with politicians and trade unions, as well as his advice on a number of commercial areas.

Bevan Brittan’s acclaimed litigation practice, which is top-tier ranked by Chambers for its Administration and Public Law and Local Government practices, is known for handling complex and sensitive public law challenges.

Oliver said: “I am delighted to be joining Bevan Brittan and its leading public law team. The business has enjoyed impressive growth across recent years and continues to demonstrate how it’s always looking to deliver even more for its clients.

“It’s exciting to be part of Bevan Brittan’s evolution and I’m looking forward to collaborating with my new colleagues to develop our work further.”

Virginia Cooper, Partner and Head of Litigation, Advisory and Regulation at Bevan Brittan added: "Oliver’s arrival underlines our commitment to excellence in public law and litigation and follows our recent appointment to the Crown Commercial Service’s Legal Panel for Government framework, which is used by all of central government and its executive agencies.

“Our market-leading practice continues to deliver crucial support to our clients, helping them navigate a complex legal landscape with strategic, innovative solutions."

Oliver follows the appointment of four other partners who have joined Bevan Brittan this year. Ben Gorner has strengthened its Employment, Pensions and Immigration practice, while the arrival of corporate specialists Bharti Moore and Nick Fothergill has boosted its healthcare and energy expertise respectively. The law firm also recently announced the arrival of construction and infrastructure partner Perveen Akhter. 

Last year, the firm, which was listed in The Times Best Law Firms for the eighth consecutive year, announced a 12th successive year of growth with turnover reaching £86.7m - up 14% on 2023/24.