09/11/2026
Leading national law firm Bevan Brittan has appointed regeneration and local government property specialist Rita Bange as a Partner in its Central and Local Government practice, enhancing the firm's expertise in regeneration, development and public sector property matters.
Based in Birmingham, Rita joins from Trowers & Hamlins and brings extensive experience advising local authorities on major regeneration and development projects, strategic land acquisitions and disposals, site assembly and complex commercial property transactions.
A highly regarded expert in local government governance and regeneration, Rita has held in-house legal roles at Staffordshire County Council, Westminster City Council and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Her practical understanding of the challenges facing public sector organisations enables her to provide commercially focused advice that supports successful project delivery.
Rita previously served as the national lead for housing and regeneration at Lawyers in Local Government and is a member of the Law Society's Property Section Committee and is widely recognised as a thought leader in the sector, having authored numerous articles and spoken at industry conferences across the UK.
Her appointment enhances Bevan Brittan's ability to support local authorities and public sector bodies on some of the most significant regeneration, development and place-making projects across the country.
Kuldip Dhanoya, Partner and Head of Central and Local Government at Bevan Brittan, said:
"We're delighted to welcome Rita to the team. She brings an exceptional combination of technical expertise, public sector insight and hands-on experience of delivering major regeneration projects. Her appointment reflects our continued commitment to investing in the very best talent to support our clients as they deliver ambitious regeneration, housing and economic growth programmes."
Rita Bange added:
"Bevan Brittan has an outstanding reputation for supporting public sector organisations and is recognised as a leader in the local government market. The opportunity to join a growing team with such deep sector expertise is an exciting opportunity, especially at time of significant investment and growth across the business. I'm looking forward to working with colleagues and clients on transformative projects that deliver lasting benefits for communities."
Rita is Bevan Brittan's ninth senior hire of 2026 as the firm continues to invest in and expand the services it provides to clients across its key markets and practice areas.
The firm's partner appointments this year have included banking and finance specialist Amrish Sharma, property and renewable energy expert Jess Jeanes, Head of Central and Local Government Kuldip Dhanoya, litigation specialist Oliver Wright, corporate partner Nick Fothergill, construction and infrastructure expert Perveen Akhter, employment partner Ben Gorner and corporate specialist Bharti Moore.
The latest appointment follows another strong year for the firm. Bevan Brittan recently announced a 13th consecutive year of revenue growth, with revenue increasing by a record 17% to £101.2 million in 2025/26, while profit rose 12.9% to £22.1 million.
