Five Birketts lawyers inducted to The Legal 500 Hall of Fame
Five Partners at Birketts, representing the firm’s Corporate and Commercial, Commercial Property, Construction, and Commercial Litigation offerings, have been inducted to The Legal 500 Hall of Fame.
Birketts recognised in Chambers High Net Worth Guide
Birketts, the top 100 law firm based in East Anglia, has once again been ranked ‘Band 1’ in the ‘Private Wealth Law’ category in Cambridge, Ipswich and Essex and ‘Band 2’ in Norwich in Chambers High Net Worth 2018 Guide. Additionally, the firm is recognised as a National Leader (outside London) for its private wealth offering.
Alex Schaafsma appointed Head of Real Estate Finance at Birketts
Leading law firm Birketts has announced that Alex Schaafsma has been appointed Head of Real Estate Finance.
Birketts advises management of Alicat Workboats on MBO
Top 100 law firm Birketts – alongside accountants and business advisers Lovewell Blake (led by Matt Crawley) - has advised Steve Thacker and Simon Coote on the completion of a management buyout of Richards Dry Dock and Engineering Ltd and its subsidiaries, including Alicat Workboats, from the Gardline Group.
Birketts secures sale of specialist tech firm
Leading law firm Birketts has advised the shareholders of NotSoSecure Global group on its sale to Claranet Group for an undisclosed sum.
Birketts advises Howards Estate Agency on sale to SpicerHaart
Top 100 law firm Birketts has advised the owner of Howards Estate Agency (a leading Estate Agent in Norfolk and North Suffolk) on its sale to family-run business, SpicerHaart.
Birketts secures successful exit for Innova Systems
Leading law firm Birketts and financial advisers Grant Thornton have advised the shareholders of Innova Systems UK Limited on its sale to Visiativ SA. The financial value of the deal was undisclosed.
Birketts celebrates 10 years in Cambridge
Top 100 law firm Birketts is celebrating its 10 year anniversary in Cambridge. Over the past decade, the firm has grown rapidly in the city, where it now has a headcount of 93 including 10 Partners who advise businesses, institutions and individuals in the UK and internationally.
Leading agricultural lawyer joins Birketts
Ruth Morris has joined Birketts as a Partner in their highly regarded Agricultural and Estates Team. The move sees Ruth working alongside one of the largest and most successful agricultural law practices in the country.
Birketts appoints six Partners from within
Birketts, the top 100 law firm based in the East of England, has announced the appointment of six new Partners, taking the total number of Partners in the firm to 64.
Birketts advises family owned business on its sale to Mick George Ltd
Birketts, the top 100 law firm based in the East of England, has advised the shareholders of Frimstone Ltd on its sale to Mick George Ltd. The financial value of the deal was undisclosed.
First-ever Chartered Legal Executive appointed Vice Chair of Resolution
Juliet Harvey of Birketts has become the first Chartered Legal Executive to serve as Vice Chair of Resolution. Announced at Resolution’s annual general meeting, she will serve two years as Vice Chair before taking up her position as National Chair in 2020.
Birketts secures £20m funding for the development of the waterfront ‘Winerack’ in Ipswich
Birketts has secured dual funding on behalf of Ipswich Wharf Developments Ltd to enable the company to complete the “Winerack”, a major Ipswich regeneration project.
Birketts advises on merger of Servest with the Atalian Group
Birketts is pleased to confirm that it advised the shareholders of Servest on the merger of the UK business of Servest with the Atalian Group, to create Atalian Servest, a leading independent provider of facility services, operating in 33 countries, generating total consolidation revenue in excess of EUR3bn, and headquartered in Paris, France.
Birketts’ Ipswich office officially opened by HRH The Earl of Wessex
Top 100 law firm Birketts’ new headquarters in Ipswich was officially opened by HRH The Earl of Wessex on Friday (11 May).
Birketts advises Stokke on flagship store at Westfield White City
Birketts has advised Stokke on its flagship store in the new £600m retail extension at Westfield London in White City: Europe’s largest shopping centre.
Birketts rises to the Cumbrian Challenge once again
Birketts has entered 11 teams into this year’s Cumbrian Challenge in aid of Walking With The Wounded.
Birketts appointed to the legal panel of the L&Q Group
Top 100 law firm Birketts has recently been appointed to the legal panel of The L&Q Group, one of the UK's leading housing associations and London's largest residential developers. The Group has over 90,000 homes under management located in London and the South East of England.
Birketts advises PSI on acquisition of eAssessment giant
Leading law firm Birketts has advised the shareholders of PSI Services (UK) Ltd on its purchase of learndirect’s eAssessment business. The financial value of the deal was undisclosed.
Legal Director joins Birketts’ Commercial Property Team
Cameron Barlow has joined Birketts as a Legal Director in its highly regarded Commercial Property Team. The appointment sees Cameron working alongside more than a hundred property specialists in one of the largest and most successful property practices outside London.
Birketts recruits planning law expert
Birketts, the top 100 law firm, has appointed Steven Bell as a Senior Associate to further strengthen its Planning and Environment Team.
How to live long and prosper: a cure for the Carillion Effect
Join Birketts' Construction Team and guest speaker Ross Welham from Price Bailey for the next construction seminar series: How to live long and prosper: a cure for the Carillion Effect.
Solicitors for the Elderly appoints Ruth Pyatt to its board of directors
Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) has announced the appointment of Ruth Pyatt of Birketts in to its board of directors.
Abigail Trencher joins Anglia Ruskin University Board of Governors
Anglia Ruskin University has announced that Abigail Trencher of Birketts has joined the ARU Board of Governors as a member of the Audit and Compliance Committee.
International Women's Day Conference 2018 - Inspire, nurture and retain
Birketts, Grant Thornton, Lloyds Bank and Pure Resourcing Solutions are partnering to celebrate International Women's Day 2018 on Thursday 8th March.