Law firm continues Cambridge recruitment drive

The Cambridge branch of Birketts LLP is welcoming its fourth recruit in 12 weeks with the arrival of senior solicitor Luke Callaghan.   Luke joins the Agricultural department,  recently ranked in the top tier of the independent client guide, Legal 500 [UK 2009], where team members were described as having “excellent negotiation skills and professional conduct”. 

Luke specialises in a wide range of legal skills in the private and agricultural sectors, including acquisitions and disposals of farms and estates for private clients and pension funds, drafting overage provisions, advising on public rights of way and refinancing of high value farms and estates. 

James Harbottle, head of Birketts’ agriculture team commented, "We are delighted to welcome Luke to our expanding agriculture and estates team.  He comes with an established background in rural affairs and will deepen the expertise in what is already one of the largest agricultural legal teams in the UK."