Bevan Brittan expands with new partner

Leading national law firm Bevan Brittan has made a significant step forward in enhancing its property and regeneration service offerings with the appointment of Rita Bange as a Partner in its Central and Local Government practice. Rita, who previously worked at Trowers & Hamlins, brings her extensive experience in advising local authorities on various aspects of major regeneration and development projects, which include strategic land acquisitions and complex commercial property transactions. Based in Birmingham, her background includes holding in-house legal positions at Staffordshire County Council, Westminster City Council, and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

As a recognised authority in local government and regeneration, Rita has served as the national lead for housing and regeneration at Lawyers in Local Government. She is also a member of the Law Society's Property Section Committee, reinforcing her status as a thought leader within the sector. In addition to her practical expertise, Rita has authored numerous articles and commented at industry conferences across the UK, further establishing her reputation as a key player in the field.

Her addition to Bevan Brittan is anticipated to bolster the firm’s capabilities in supporting local authorities and public sector bodies with major regeneration, development, and place-making projects across the nation. Kuldip Dhanoya, Partner and Head of Central and Local Government at Bevan Brittan, expressed enthusiasm about Rita's arrival, stating that they are "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." This recruitment aligns with the firm’s ongoing dedication to investing in top talent essential for their clients' ambitious regeneration and growth programmes.

Rita herself remarked on the significance of joining Bevan Brittan, saying, "Bevan Brittan has an outstanding reputation for supporting public sector organisations and is recognised as a leader in the local government market." She views this opportunity as exciting, especially given the current momentum of investment and growth within the firm. As the ninth senior hire of 2026, Rita’s presence is part of a broader trend of expansion at Bevan Brittan, which has seen considerable growth in revenue and profit in recent years, including a record rise to £101.2 million.