Birketts LLP

Birketts LLP Award-winning, full service, UK top 50 law firm advising businesses, institutions and individuals. Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm.

With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 500 lawyers and legal professionals based in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: property, corporate services, litigation and private client advisory. We are defined by

our next level law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership.

29/05/2026

As we reach the end of May, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome all the legal professionals that joined us this month.

A warm welcome to: Line Bannister, Harriet Driscoll, Matthew Farrell, Caroline Geater, Alvaro Perez Gonzalez, Shona Houghton, Imogen Howlett and Tristan Ward.

Its great to have you all with us.

Tristan Ward has joined our agriculture team as a Partner, based across our London and Sevenoaks offices.A specialist in...
28/05/2026

Tristan Ward has joined our agriculture team as a Partner, based across our London and Sevenoaks offices.

A specialist in landed estates and agricultural law, Tristan brings nearly 30 years’ experience advising high-net-worth clients on a wide range of real estate matters, particularly in relation to rural and agricultural property.

Welcome, Tristan! Read the full press release here: https://www.birketts.co.uk/news/tristan-ward-joins-birketts-to-boost-rural-property-team/

There’s still time to secure your place at the People Leaders Lab in Cambridge on 18 June.Join Birketts and Pure for 'Le...
26/05/2026

There’s still time to secure your place at the People Leaders Lab in Cambridge on 18 June.

Join Birketts and Pure for 'Leading Through Uncertainty: Moving Beyond Management to Navigating the Unknown' - an interactive session designed to help you lead with confidence when clarity is lacking.

Hear from Dr Claire Hunter and Chrissie Easom as they share practical insights, real-world experience, and actionable tools to support you and your team through uncertain times.

Spaces are limited, so book your ticket today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/people-leaders-lab-cambridge-tickets-1987778955365?aff=oddtdtcreator

That’s a wrap on UKREiiF 2026!A fantastic few days in Leeds, with insightful conversations, well-attended sessions and p...
22/05/2026

That’s a wrap on UKREiiF 2026!

A fantastic few days in Leeds, with insightful conversations, well-attended sessions and plenty of opportunities to connect across the industry.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our panel sessions, drinks reception and breakfast event – it was great to see such strong engagement throughout.

If you didn’t get the chance to connect with our team, or you’d like to continue the conversation, please do get in touch:
https://www.birketts.co.uk/ukreiif-2026/

Until next year!

Last week, Kelvin Cooper, Legal Director (Conveyancing Executive) and Head of the Plot Sales Function at Birketts, was a...
21/05/2026

Last week, Kelvin Cooper, Legal Director (Conveyancing Executive) and Head of the Plot Sales Function at Birketts, was awarded New Build Conveyancer of the Year at The Conveyancing Awards 2026.

With 26 years of experience, Kelvin was recognised for his innovative approach, exceptional client care, and leadership in delivering high-quality, efficient plot sales services.

Congratulations, Kelvin!

Salim Somjee, Partner in our corporate team in Sevenoaks, will be speaking at Insider Media’s Opportunity Kent Breakfast...
20/05/2026

Salim Somjee, Partner in our corporate team in Sevenoaks, will be speaking at Insider Media’s Opportunity Kent Breakfast on Tuesday 23 June.

During the panel, speakers will discuss the key drivers behind Kent’s strong commercial appeal and explore how the “Garden of England” is set for continued growth across a range of sectors.

Register your free place here:
https://www.insidermedia.com/event/opportunity-kent-breakfast

19/05/2026

What happens if the family home is in my spouse’s sole name?

Molly Harris, Associate in our family team, answers this question in our latest ‘Family Law FAQs’ video.

Join us this June for a practical and engaging employment law taster session.Running across three dates in June in Norwi...
13/05/2026

Join us this June for a practical and engaging employment law taster session.

Running across three dates in June in Norwich, Ipswich and online, these sessions will offer a preview of our Employment Law Essentials for HR Professionals course.

We will cover probation performance management, third party harassment and fire and re-hire, all key areas shaped by the Employment Rights Act 2025.

Expect interactive discussion, real case studies and practical legal insight throughout. Attendees will also receive a discount on our full course starting in November 2026.

View available dates and register your place here: https://birketts.pages.dealcloud.intapp.com/hr-professional-taster-sessions-2026.html

This Period Poverty Awareness Week, we are shining a light on Birketts’ partnership with Hey Girls, a social enterprise ...
11/05/2026

This Period Poverty Awareness Week, we are shining a light on Birketts’ partnership with Hey Girls, a social enterprise working to tackle period poverty in the UK.

This firmwide initiative focuses on providing a more sustainable and responsible approach to essential products across our offices. Hey Girls was selected for its “buy one, donate one” model, alongside its commitment to environmentally conscious products.

Through this partnership, we are supporting access to essential items in our offices and in the wider community.

Our thanks to our client services team for their dedication in driving this initiative forward.

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