Tom (pictured), who joined Birketts in March 2011 and is a member of the planning law team, said: “Birketts is recognised as a one of the top UK law firms and is consistently rated in the top bandings in the leading legal directories. I am delighted to have been appointed a partner.”
Tom continued: “Cambridge is an important area of growth and development for Birketts and with our move to our new Cambridge office fast approaching, it’s a very exciting time to be part of the firm.”
Tom specialises in planning law, advising local authorities, landowners and developers on the planning of commercial and residential developments. Tom also has wide experience with environmental law, highways matters, adoption agreements and public rights of way.
Jonathan Agar, chief executive officer, for Birketts, said: “We are delighted to welcome Tom to the partnership. He has become a key member of the Cambridge office and its expansion over recent years and will continue to play a vital role growing the business in our chosen markets.”
Tom formally took up his new position on Monday (1 June). The Cambridge office now has eight partners and a head count of 60.
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Matthew Rowe
PR and Communications Manager
Birketts LLP
T: 01473 406334 (ext. 1334)
matthew-rowe@birketts.co.uk
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Birketts announces partner promotion in Cambridge
3 June 2015
Leading East Anglian law firm Birketts has announced the promotion of five senior associates to partner across its four offices, including Tom Newcombe in Cambridge.