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.
Birketts advises Norfolk family business on sale to Milltech Precision Engineering
Leading law firm Birketts has advised the sellers on the sale of Howarth Engineering to Milltech Precision Engineering for an undisclosed price.
New owners have big plans for Cretingham Golf Club
Leading law firm Birketts has advised Matthew and Claire Thacker (via their company, Harvest Haulage Ltd) on the purchase of Cretingham Golf Club. The financial details of the transaction have not been revealed.
Two of the region’s oldest businesses come together to assist families
Birketts is delighted to announce that it has formalised a partnership with the East of England Co-op to provide probate services to clients of its Funeral Services division from 22 January 2018.
Birketts advises shareholders of Selcia Holdings Limited on sale to Eurofins
Leading East of England law firm Birketts has advised the shareholders of Selcia Holdings Limited (the holding company of Selcia Limited) on its sale to Eurofins Agroscience Services, part of the Eurofins Scientific SE Group. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Birketts advises leading travel insurance firm on sale to Private Equity House
Top 100 law firm Birketts has advised AllClear Holdings Limited on its sale to Synova Capital for an undisclosed price. The deal sees Synova add to its insurance portfolio, which also includes its investment in Stackhouse Poland, the leading insurance broker.
East Anglia 'Family Business of the Year' shortlist announced
Family Business United and Birketts are delighted to announce the family firms that are in contention for the East & East Anglia Family Business of the Year Award 2018.
Birketts' Motor Industry Group assists Gates Ford expansion
Top 100 law firm Birketts has advised Gates Group Limited on the acquisition of four car dealerships from Ford Retail Limited for an undisclosed sum.
Birketts secures sale to AIM-listed construction materials specialist
Leading law firm Birketts has advised Poundfield Products Limited shareholders on the sale to SigmaRoc in a £10.25m deal.
AWL expands its portfolio in the United Kingdom and Ireland
Top 100 law firm Birketts has advised the shareholders of the AWL Group on its purchase of ICS Robotics and Automation Ltd, a robotic welding and automation specialist based in the UK. ICS will continue to operate under its own name and with its current management team as an independent entity within the AWL Group. The deal value was not disclosed.
Birketts' teams are 'Walking Home for Christmas'
Teams from across Birketts, the full service, top 100 law firm based in the East of England, are putting their best foot forward and ‘Walking Home For Christmas’.
Birketts’ mock public inquiry – protecting your O licence
Birketts’ transport and logistics experts are holding a mock tribunal demonstrating the scenario of an operator licence holder or transport manager being called to a public inquiry by the Traffic Commissioner.