Birketts secures international sale for UK consultancy
Top 100 law firm Birketts has advised the owners of MLM Group, one of the largest, privately-owned engineering, environmental and building control consultancies in the UK, on its sale to Swedish consulting engineer Sweco. The purchase price was not disclosed.
Birketts’ Planning Team boosted by significant hires
Leading East Anglian law firm Birketts has announced the appointment of Kali Yau and Ros Nuttall (as Legal Directors) to further strengthen its Planning and Environmental Team.
Birketts out in force to support Walking With The Wounded
Birketts has entered nine teams into this year’s Cumbrian Challenge in aid of Walking With The Wounded.
Birketts wins two CDLS Legal Excellence Awards
Birketts was rewarded for its ‘Excellence in Client Service’ and crowned ‘Commercial Property Team of the Year’ at this year’s Cambridgeshire and District Law Society (CDLS) awards last week at Trinity Hall, Cambridge.
Birketts advises on £100m+ real estate investment portfolio acquisition
Leading East of England law firm Birketts has advised affiliates of Westbrook Partners on the acquisition of a large portfolio of light industrial estates and trade counters located across the UK for a value in excess of £100m.
Birketts advises buyer of Cotswold Eggs Ltd
Cotswold Eggs was established in 1972 and their eggs are sourced from local farms in the Cotswolds and surrounding areas. The wholesale business supplies premium quality eggs to retailers, including large supermarkets, farm shops, hotels, pubs, guest houses and restaurants.
Birketts’ Partner wins Client Choice Award
Birketts is delighted to announce that Alex Davey is the exclusive winner of the Shipping & Transport category for the UK at the Client Choice Awards 2019 run by the International Law Office and Lexology.
Birketts donates over £150,000 to good causes
Top 100 law firm Birketts has announced that lawyers and support staff managed to raise a staggering £150,000 through fundraising activities and investment in Birketts’ Charitable Fund in 2018.
Trio joins specialist Regulatory and Corporate Defence Team
Leading East of England law firm, Birketts, has announced the appointment of Beverley Bell CBE, Chris Taylor and Dean King as Self-Employed Consultants in the firm’s highly-regarded Regulatory and Corporate Defence Team.
Euro Media Group acquires Telegenic to expand global presence
Birketts, the top 100 law firm based in East Anglia, has advised the shareholders of Telegenic Holdings Limited on their sale to Euro Media Group (EMG), a major player in the UK and European outside broadcasting market. The financial value of the deal was undisclosed.
Birketts invests further in client relationship management
Growing top 100 law firm Birketts chooses OnePlace as cornerstone of new firm-wide client relationship initiatives.
Birketts' transport team wins Legal 500 UK Award
Birketts has been named 'Transport Firm of the Year (Outside London)' at The Legal 500 UK Awards 2019.
Birketts advises on £27m sale of a majority stake in Commcise to Euronext
Top 100 law firm Birketts has advised the owners of Commcise Software Limited, a prominent provider of software as a service (SaaS) to the financial services sector, on the sale of a majority stake for £27m to Euronext, the leading pan-European exchange in the Eurozone. The deal sees Euronext acquire 78% of the share capital of Commcise.
Teams from across Birketts are Walking Home for Christmas
Teams from across Birketts are, once again, taking-up the annual walking challenge and Walking Home For Christmas.
Birketts’ Family Law Team makes significant hires
Top 100 law firm, Birketts, has announced the appointment of Lisa Cornish and Denise Findlay as Senior Associates in the Family and Matrimonial Team.
Birketts assists American Vintage in Coal Drops Yard venture
Birketts has advised American Vintage on the opening of its store in Coal Drops Yard, the new Heatherwick-Studio designed shopping and lifestyle district in King’s Cross.
Birketts announces 35 promotions
Birketts, the leading law firm based in the East of England, has announced that 35 of its most talented lawyers have been promoted across its four offices.
Birketts advises council on its first investment property acquisition
Birketts has advised Cambridgeshire County Council on its first investment property acquisition. Brunswick House, a 251-bed purpose-built student accommodation property in Cambridge, was purchased for £38m from Apache Capital Partners, a private real estate investment management firm.
Birketts helps secure multi-million pound private equity investment for Ventrica Limited
Top 100 law firm Birketts has helped secure a £9m investment for Ventrica from Mobeus Equity Partners.
Birketts scoops inaugural Lexology Awards
Birketts has been recognised as Thought Leader in both Employment (UK) and Private Client (UK) at the first Lexology Awards, announced on 3 October.
Birketts introduces its Class of 2018
Top 100 law firm Birketts has announced the appointment of 13 new trainee solicitors across its four offices in the East of England.
Birketts appoints Commercial Property specialist
Top 100 law firm Birketts has appointed Paul Squire as a Partner in its highly-regarded Commercial Property Team.
Birketts recruits construction specialist
Katrina Bretten has joined Birketts’ Construction and Engineering Team as a Senior Associate.
New report warns of looming incapacity crisis
A new report from SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) and independent think tank, Centre for Future Studies, reveals the UK is leaving medical and care preferences to chance. The report looks at the ever-increasing number of people living with dementia which, combined with the failure to plan ahead for mental incapacity, exposes a looming crisis.
Birketts plans annual employment law updates
October will see the team from Birketts providing an update on the latest developments in employment law and assessing their practical impact in the workplace.