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.
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.