Bevan Brittan LLP has received 33 recommendations in the 2008 edition of Chambers UK - A Client's Guide to the Legal Directory and a record number of 49 solicitors have been listed as being ‘Leaders in their field.'

Nationally the firm has been listed as being the ‘Best of the UK’ in 13 categories including health and social care, local government, admin and public law, clinical negligence, professional discipline, public procurement and PFI/PPP.

The firm’s health clients – public and private, recognise the practice for its ‘innovative and proactive approach’ to healthcare, with NHS trusts appreciating the ‘commercially minded’ advice.

The Government practice is acknowledged by peers as being a ‘strong competitor’ in the local government sector with the ‘size and expertise to deal with complex projects’. The firm is recognised for being a leading player in the Building Schools for the Future programme and for its regeneration work with local councils.

Commenting on the rankings, Chief Executive Stuart Whitfield said: “It is great to see so many of our Partners listed as being ‘Leaders in their field’. Similarly it is pleasing to see a number of Associates being identified in the ‘Associates to watch’ category. We are committed to delivering the best possible service to our clients and these new listings demonstrate the strength of our relationships with clients across the UK.“