Four lawyers from the Bristol office of national law firm Bevan Brittan have been included in a prestigious international guide to the legal profession.
The four, from the firm’s procurement practice, appear in Who’s Who Legal 2021’s government contracts section, which is based on feedback from lawyers and in-house counsel from around the world. 
Emily Heard, who heads Bevan Brittan’s procurement, competition and state aid practice, has been included in the guide for a number of years, as has consultant Susie Smith, who has previously won the Who’s Who Procurement Lawyer of the Year Award.
Appearing for the first time are procurement partners Laura Brealey and Fran Mussellwhite.
Emily Heard, pictured, said: “Procurement is an incredibly dynamic area of law and the team has been very busy advising both contracting authorities and private sector clients on procurement matters across a range of sectors including housing, infrastructure, energy, waste and transport and health. 
“Being recognised for our expertise on this global platform by our peers means a great deal.”
Earlier this year Emily was also recognised by Who’s Who Legal as a Global Elite Thought Leader and is one of only 12 lawyers in Europe recognised within the government contracts and procurement practice area.
Bevan Brittan employs nearly 300 people in Bristol and also has offices in London, Leeds and Birmingham.
