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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 over 160 years, we have more than
700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, 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: real estate, corporate services, dispute resolution and private client. 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 Responsible Business strategy. Birketts is a certified B Corporationâ„¢, and diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership as of 1 April 2026.

15/10/2026

Who is the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) trustee?

In the latest instalment of our EOT video series, Laura Gray answers this common question for business owners considering employee ownership, including the trustee independence requirement and whether it is possible to appoint a professional trustee.

Keep an eye out for future episodes as we continue to answer some of the most common questions about Employee Ownership Trusts.

08/10/2026

Can you stay involved in the business after selling shares to an EOT?

In the latest episode of our EOT video series, Lisa Hayward explores this common question for business owners considering employee ownership, including why many choose to remain involved in the business following a transition to an Employee Ownership Trust.

Stay tuned for future episodes as we continue to explore some of the key considerations and frequently asked questions around Employee Ownership Trusts.

Congratulations to our latest cohort of newly qualified solicitors!This year, 23 trainees have qualified and taken up ro...
07/10/2026

Congratulations to our latest cohort of newly qualified solicitors!

This year, 23 trainees have qualified and taken up roles across a range of practice areas and offices, with a further colleague having qualified earlier in the year.

We are proud to see so many talented individuals continue their careers with us and look forward to supporting them as they take the next step in their profession.

Read the full press release here: https://www.birketts.co.uk/news/birketts-celebrates-2026-trainee-qualifications/

01/10/2026

Do I need to sell 100% of the company to an EOT?

In the latest episode of our EOT video series, Lisa Hayward explores this common question for business owners considering employee ownership.

Stay tuned for future episodes as we continue to explore some of the key considerations and frequently asked questions around Employee Ownership Trusts.

01/10/2026

The latest Legal 500 rankings have been published, with Birketts recognised across a wide range of practice areas, sectors and regions.

From new rankings and improved rankings to increased recognition for individual lawyers, this year's results highlight the breadth of expertise across the firm and the continued development of our offering in key markets.

Congratulations to all those recognised in the 2027 guide.

As a Team Kent Business Club Partner, we would like to extend our congratulations to Kent Cricket on its promotion to Di...
29/09/2026

As a Team Kent Business Club Partner, we would like to extend our congratulations to Kent Cricket on its promotion to Division One of the County Championship.

A fantastic achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication shown throughout the season.

Kent Men's final match of the 2026 season was at home to Gloucestershire in the Rothesay County Championship.

24/09/2026

Congratulations to our Norwich team on being shortlisted in three categories at the Norfolk & Norwich Law Society Excellence Awards 2026.

We have been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year, while Naomi Newell has been shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year and Grace Humby for Rising Star.

We look forward to joining fellow finalists at the awards ceremony in October and extend our congratulations to everyone shortlisted across this year's awards.

24/09/2026

How will the purchase price of the company be determined for a sale to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), and how will it be funded?

In the latest episode of our EOT video series, Laura Gray answers this common question for business owners considering employee ownership.

Stay tuned for future episodes as we continue to explore some of the key considerations and frequently asked questions around Employee Ownership Trusts.

Book Bash 2026 is almost here.As sponsors of this year's event, we asked some of the Birketts team which speaker they're...
23/09/2026

Book Bash 2026 is almost here.

As sponsors of this year's event, we asked some of the Birketts team which speaker they're most looking forward to hearing from and why.

Swipe through to see their answers, and tell us yours in the comments. 📚

https://mannington.co.uk/book-bash/

22/09/2026

Our Employment and Immigration Annual Updates 2026 are just around the corner. With events taking place across Ipswich, Norwich, Bristol, Chelmsford, Cambridge, London and the South East throughout October and November, now is the time to secure your place.

Join our employment and immigration specialists as they discuss the key employment and immigration law developments of 2026 and what employers should be preparing for in 2027.

We're grateful for the support of our event sponsors: Reed Crawley for our South East event, and Occupational Health Assessment Ltd for our Bristol and London events.

View dates and locations, and secure your place today: https://birketts.pages.dealcloud.intapp.com/employment-annual-updates-2026.html

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Ipswich
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