Race4Business to help Fair Havens build their new hospice
Havens Hospices are this year’s nominated charity of the Birketts Race4Business and a target of £25k has been set to help fund a new hospice in the heart of Southend. The annual charity race is now in its sixteenth year and has raised over £440k for good causes since its inception.
IAG hold its first ever regional meeting in Singapore
Thursday 20 February 2014 was a historic day for Integrated Advisory Group International (IAG), as it held its first ever regional meeting in Singapore as part of its Asia / Pacific recruitment initiative.
The Stridonium 2014 Conference: Communicating in business – getting language right
Andrew Wood, Head of the Anglo Dutch desk at Birketts and director of the Netherlands-British Chamber of Commerce, will be speaking at this year’s Stridonium conference at the Møller Centre in Cambridge later this month.
Charity partner announced for Birketts' Race4Business 2014
Birketts is delighted to announce that Havens Hospices will be the charity partner for this year’s Race4Business, the annual Chelmsford 3.5 mile run.
Birketts lawyers attend IAG’s first assembly of 2014
Birketts LLP Chelmsford Partners Nick Burnett and Daden Hunt are travelling with Cambridge office associate Claire Hedges to the spring meeting of IAG International, the international network to which the firm belongs, in Salzburg on 7-9 March.
Recommendations made to change the face of family law in England and Wales
The final report, published today (27 February 2014), seeks to promote clarity across the family justice system, made the following recommendations for reform.
Loans to employees - changes to the law
When employers make loans to employees, the employees are subject to an income tax charge if the interest charged on the loan by the employer is less than the official rate of interest. From 6 April 2014 the official rate of interest will be reduced from 4% to 3.25%.
Birketts LLP advises R3 Financial Services Group in share sale to Police Mutual
Leading law firm Birketts LLP has advised the owners of R3 Financial Services Group, based in Ipswich, in connection with the sale of the business, together with subsidiaries, to Police Mutual.
Birketts LLP advises on the sale of Briant Champion Long to Colliers International
Birketts has advised the partners of Briant Champion Long (BCL), one of the UK’s leading independent retail property specialists, on its sale to Colliers International, the third largest commercial real estate services company in the world and a subsidiary of $2.3bn turnover Nasdaq-listed FirstService Corporation.
Birketts LLP advises on £multi-million sale
Birketts has advised the partners of Briant Champion Long (BCL), one of the UK’s leading independent retail property specialists, on its sale to Colliers International, the third largest commercial real estate services company in the world and a subsidiary of $2.3bn turnover Nasdaq-listed FirstService Corporation.
Birketts helps secure major investment in IVF clinic
Birketts has advised on a £3.5 million investment of the world’s first IVF clinic, Bourn Hall, to support its geographic expansion.
Birketts raises £163,000 for a range of charities
To celebrate its 150th anniversary, law firm Birketts set itself a goal of raising £150,000 at the start of last year, representing £1,000 for each year since being established in 1863.
Doing Business 2014: Understanding regulations for SMEs
Birketts is delighted to have contributed to the report: Doing Business 2014 - Understanding Regulations for Small and Medium-Size Enterprises.
Suffolk Life chooses Birketts for legal services
Ipswich-based Suffolk Life, one of the UK’s leading providers of self-invested personal pensions (SIPPS), has appointed regional law firm, Birketts, to provide specialist legal services for investors and financial advisers.
Birketts appointed to NHS legal services framework
Birketts is delighted to be one of 22 law firms in England to have been selected to provide legal services to the NHS following a rigorous tendering procedure.
Birketts presents Race4Business cheque to charity
Essex-based charity SNAP (Special Needs And Parents), has received a £19,250 cheque from Birketts.
Lawyers take to their razors as Movember ends
A team of five dedicated tash cultivators from the Norwich office of regional law firm Birketts LLP returned to their normal clean-shaven looks this week after helping to raise over £2,000 as part of last month’s ‘Movember’ challenge.
Laura Hodgetts joins Birketts' Private Client team in Cambridge
Leading East of England law firm Birketts LLP is pleased to announce that Laura Hodgetts has joined the firm as an associate within the firm’s Private Client team in Cambridge.
Birketts earns national rankings in Chambers legal directory
The results of Chambers UK 2014 have been published with some great results for leading East of England law firm Birketts.
Birketts takes on the ‘Movember’ challenge
In line with the 150th fundraising challenge at Birketts, a number of its male colleagues have committed to growing a moustache during the month November, or more widely known, ‘Movember’.
Birketts sponsor Mosaic3DX
Leading East of England law firm Birketts LLP are proud to sponsor Mosaic3DX, an international event taking place in Cambridge comprising of a conference, an exhibition, and opportunities for networking.
Birketts rise to 85 in The Lawyer UK 200
The Lawyer magazine has released the latest edition of its UK 200 Annual Report 2013.
Jonathan Agar needs your help in the latest Suffolk Jail & Bail
Today Birketts' CEO Jonathan Agar will be taking part in the latest Suffolk Jail & Bail, raising funds for Ormiston.
Birketts LLP advises on sale of Lavenham Leisure to Fred Perry
Leading East of England law firm Birketts LLP has advised the owners of UK fashion brand Lavenham Leisure on its sale to Fred Perry Holdings.
Zombie businesses - make your mind up time
The clock is ticking for those businesses existing only to meet their debts. Laurence Weeks considers what might happen in Birketts' autumn edition of their Business Matters update.