Birketts’ Legal Director promoted to National Chair Resolution
Resolution has announced that Juliet Harvey, Legal Director and Chartered Legal Executive in Birketts’ Family Team, has been elevated to National Chair.
Birketts scores two wins at the CDLS awards for the second year running
Birketts was crowned “Commercial Property Team of the Year” and rewarded for “Excellence in Client Service” for the second year running at this year’s Cambridgeshire and District Law Society (CDLS) awards.
Birketts’ Corporate Team appoints new Legal Director
Top 100 law firm Birketts has announced the appointment of Melanie Harvey as a Legal Director in its highly regarded Corporate Team.
Birketts Corporate and Commercial Team welcomes new technology specialist
Birketts is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Priest as a Partner in its highly regarded Corporate and Commercial Team.
Birketts launches Equality, Diversity and Inclusion course online
While there are no shortage of equality, diversity and inclusion training solutions available in the marketplace, the fact remains that few of these meet the rigorous legal standards required in the employment sector.
Birketts announces newly formed Litigation division
East Anglia’s leading legal powerhouse, Birketts, is to form a new Litigation division, with a focus on the core disciplines and skills of resolving disputes. Designed to enhance client service by improving knowledge sharing, expertise and best practice, the new division will come into operation from Monday (1 June 2020).
Birketts continues to offer support to education sector in light of recent Government guidance
Since the Government’s announcement about the reopening of certain year groups in schools, Birketts’ Regulatory and Corporate Defence and Employment teams have seen a spike in the number of enquiries from education clients concerned about the health and safety aspects of bringing staff back into the workplace and pupils back into school.
Birketts advises The Milbank Group on the acquisition of pioneering plant bio stimulant business
Birketts, the leading law firm, has advised The Milbank Group on the acquisition of pioneering plant bio stimulant business Orion Future Technology Ltd.
Birketts launches ‘no offer, no fee’ scheme for people looking to sell their homes during the coronavirus pandemic
Birketts solicitors have announced a ‘no offer, no fee’ scheme for people looking to sell their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Birketts advises construction giant on employee buyout
Birketts has advised McGee Trustee Limited in respect of the sale of 100 per cent of the McGee Group into an employee ownership trust (EOT) for the sole benefit of approximately 375 McGee Group employees.
Birketts shortlisted at the EAAA Inspiration Awards 2020 for title of Inspirational Business
Birketts has been shortlisted for the title of 'Inspirational Business' at the East Anglian Air Ambulance Inspiration Awards 2020. These awards recognise individuals and companies from the local community who inspire the EAAA team and keep the life-saving charity flying through their continued support.
Birketts appoints agricultural specialist
Top 100 law firm Birketts has appointed Gerry Field as a Legal Director in its first-class Agriculture and Estates Team.
Private Client Associate appointment boosts Birketts' team offering
Top 100 law firm Birketts has appointed Tobias Gleed-Owen as an Associate in its highly-regarded Private Client Advisory Team based at its Cambridge office.
Birketts achieves success in Planning Law Survey 2020 national rankings
Leading East Anglian law firm Birketts has been recognised as one of the top 20 firms for planning law by the Planning Resource publication as part of its twenty third annual Planning Law Survey.
Birketts’ Shaping Excellence Team launches remote training offering
Top 100 law firm Birketts is proud to announce that its Shaping Excellence Team is now able to deliver its full suite of training courses remotely, ensuring full flexibility for companies affected by the pandemic and furloughed employees alike.
Birketts to merge with leading London-based boutique insurance law firm
Top 100 law firm, Birketts, has announced that it is set to join forces with leading London-based boutique insurance law firm EC3 Legal on 30 April.
International specialist appointed to Birketts’ Corporate Team
East Anglia’s leading legal powerhouse, Birketts, has appointed Mark Pinder as a Partner in its award-winning Corporate Team.
Birketts advises on sale of leading tech PR agency
Top 100 law firm, Birketts, has advised the co-founders of leading tech PR agency Dynamo Communications Limited on its sale to pioneering global communications firm Clarity London Ltd (Clarity), for an undisclosed sum.
Birketts shortlisted for LawCareers.Net Training and Recruitment Award
Top 100 law firm Birketts has been shortlisted for ‘Best Trainer – National/Large Regional Firm’ at the 17th annual LawCareers.Net Training and Recruitment Awards.
Birketts advises on acquisition of specialist asbestos removal and COVID-19 decontamination business
Birketts has advised on the acquisition of DCUK FM, a leading asbestos removal business, from Marlowe plc for a sum of £7 million. DCUK FM is a nationwide contractor specialising in asbestos removal and also COVID-19 cleaning and contamination services.
Birketts Family Team pledges remote support to Suffolk Law Centre clinic
Despite these uncertain times, Birketts continues to do its part to support the community by assisting the Suffolk Law Centre in offering free legal advice to Suffolk residents.
Birketts’ Senior Conveyancing Executive nominated for National Paralegal award for second consecutive year
Top 100 law firm Birketts’ Senior Conveyancing Executive Kelvin Cooper has been nominated as a finalist for the title of Best Conveyancing Paralegal at the National Paralegal Awards for the second year running. Kelvin has also been asked to join the advisory board for the eastern region.
Birketts advises Cambridgeshire County Council on acquisition of £28m Business Park in Cambridge
Top 100 law firm Birketts has advised Cambridgeshire County Council on its acquisition of Evolution Business Park in Cambridge.
Birketts advises on the transfer of undertakings of leading biotechnology company Crop Management Information Ltd
Birketts has advised the director of leading agricultural research and training company Crop Management Information Ltd (CMI) on its transfer of undertakings to cutting edge farming company Beeswax Dyson Farming Limited.
Birketts advises on sale of leading order and warehouse management solutions provider Mintsoft Limited
Birketts has advised the owners of leading order and warehouse management solutions business, Mintsoft Limited, on its sale to prominent software provider, The Access Group.