Rachel, who joined Birketts in 2011, specialises in agricultural law and commented: “I'm delighted to have been promoted to Legal Director. The Agricultural and Estates Team at Birketts has long been held in high-esteem throughout the farming industry and the firm and the team continues to go from strength-to-strength.”
Jack Royall, Head of Birketts' Agriculture and Estates Team, said: “Rachel’s promotion is richly-deserved. Over the years she has become a central component of our successful team, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained. She advises clients on a diverse range of issues relating to agricultural and land law including all aspects of the sale and acquisition of agricultural property, as well as on landlord and tenant matters. She has developed a strong understanding of the issues faced by farmers and landowners as they seek to reconcile the requirements of UK and EU law with the business of managing their land and property. She has been successful in helping to establish and grow our agricultural property finance expertise”
Jonathan Agar, Chief Executive Officer, for Birketts, added: “I look forward to seeing Rachel continue to play a central role in helping to continue the growth of our agricultural practice. Her promotion is fully merited and is indicative of our commitment to ensuring that we recognise the talent coming through at all levels with Birketts. She has built a reputation as a first rate agriculture lawyer and is recommended by the leading legal directories for her outstanding legal knowledge and client service. Additionally, she plays a central part within the sector as a regional organiser of Agricultural Law Association events both in the East of England and in Northern Ireland and is a member of and steward for the Suffolk Agricultural Association."
Rachel is based in Birketts’ Cambridge office but supports colleagues across Birketts’ four offices: Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich and Norwich.
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