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Birketts, providing a fresh approach
to legal services

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks.

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Agile enough to adapt,
but big enough to cover it all

We have deep sector expertise spanning over 15 markets. The Birketts approach means being a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the challenges, changes and opportunities you may face.

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A commitment to our clients,
our staff, and the planet

We have developed an in depth four pillar ESG and CSR strategy that highlights our key commitments, complemented by KPIs and targets that allow us to track progress and over time.

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Spotlight on:

We’ve strengthened our specialist ecclesiastical team with the appointments of Patti Russell and Ann Beswick

Their arrival bolsters Birketts’ ecclesiastical offering and expands the firm’s registry services to include the Dioceses of Canterbury and Rochester.

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Patti Russell
Partner

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Birketts in numbers

Discover the numbers behind Birketts, our people and our growth.

159

Partners

1200+

People

£120m

Revenue (2024/2025)

700+

Lawyers and legal professionals

45%

Female partners

#42

UK law.com

Deep-dive into Birketts

Find out more about Birketts, what is important to us and our priorities with our most recent reports and reviews.

In the Press

Our latest news coverage highlights

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The Telegraph

Louise Long discusses the worst assets to leave to your children.
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The i Paper

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Nicola Lebish comments on the rise of gazundering.
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Great British Life

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Charlotte Coombs comments on succession planning for family businesses.
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Law360

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Jessica Caws and Cheryl Tham explain what FCA reforms may mean for solo-regulated firms.

Estates Gazette

Gabriella Banham considers equitable accounting in property disputes.
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Employee Benefits

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Rebecca Hughes highlights the importance of minimum wage compliance.

Training

Shaping Excellence,
Legal Training

At Birketts we believe in a close partnership with our clients, we believe in giving our clients the skills to understand and navigate legal problems which they face and we believe in an approach to training which brings the law to life.

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Upcoming Events
From enrolment to enforcement: navigating the fee recovery process
This webinar will guide you through the complete fee recovery lifecycle, from proactive measures at enrolment to effective enforcement options when recovery action becomes necessary.
 
29 Sep 2026 – 12:00 pm
From enrolment to enforcement: navigating the fee recovery process
Managing Mental Health “Critical and compassionate conversations” Cambridge
Join us for our next training session: Managing Mental Health “Critical and Compassionate Conversations”.
 
21 Oct 2026 – 9:00 am
Managing Mental Health “Critical and compassionate conversations” Cambridge
Director Training for High Performance Boards 2027 – January – June
Birketts and Nelsonspirit’s interactive director training programme provides practical guidance on board leadership, governance and directors’ responsibilities, helping participants build the skills needed to lead high-performing boards.
 
21 Jan 2027 – 8:15 am
Director Training for High Performance Boards 2027 – January – June
Virtual Mock Employment Tribunal – September 2026
With so many Employment Tribunals now being conducted online, join us for a virtual Mock Employment Tribunal to see what a hearing is like.
 
23 Sep 2026 – 9:00 am
Virtual Mock Employment Tribunal – September 2026
Birketts’ Employment and Immigration Update 2026 – Cambridge
From legislative reform to workplace reality – Join our annual employment & immigration law update, for HR professionals & business leaders.
 
24 Nov 2026 – 9:00 am
Birketts’ Employment and Immigration Update 2026 – Cambridge
Birketts’ Employment and Immigration Update 2026 – London
From legislative reform to workplace reality – Join our annual employment & immigration law update, for HR professionals & business leaders.
 
24 Nov 2026 – 9:00 am
Birketts’ Employment and Immigration Update 2026 – London
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