Next Level Law

Whatever the challenge, we are here for you.

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.

Find out more

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.

Find out more

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.

Find out more

Spotlight on:


Birketts strengthens its position in the Legal 500 rankings

The latest Legal 500 rankings mark further progress, with increased recognition achieved across the 2027 directory.

Jonathan Agar DL Profile Picture 2026

Jonathan Agar DL
Chief Executive

Read moreHere

Birketts in numbers

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

160

Partners

1200+

People

£141m

Revenue (2025/2026)

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

In the press logo - Birketts B with colourful image

CLH News

Rhodri Preece discusses taking on a lease in the hospitality sector.
In the press logo - Birketts B with colourful image

The Journal of the Law Society of Scotland

In the press logo - Birketts B in white
Laura Wood highlights how tech is transforming legal practice far beyond simple efficiency gains.
In the press logo - Birketts B with colourful image

Employee Benefits

In the press logo - Birketts B in white
Daniella Colton explains why the Next equal pay case decision matters for employers.
In the press logo - Birketts B with colourful image

Today’s Family Lawyer

In the press logo - Birketts B in white
Sebastian Burrows comments on the spike in the number of Specific Issue Orders, asking the courts to decide single points that parents cannot agree on.

Law360

Jessica Caws and Cheryl Tham outline what FCA Code Reforms May Mean For Solo-Regulated Firms.
In the press logo - Birketts B with tropical image

Insider Media

In the press logo - Birketts B in white
Seamus Clifford comments on a corporate deal.

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.

Sam Greenhalgh|Engineering Construction Industry Training Board approved provider

Sam Greenhalgh, Partner

View Training

Insights

Thought Leadership
Latest News
Upcoming Events
Birketts’ Employment and Immigration Update 2026 – Norwich
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 – Norwich
AI in the workplace virtual training course – 9th February 2027
Employment law risks and decision making – Join our virtual training session on AI use, accountability and legal risk at work.
 
9 Feb 2027 – 9:00 am
AI in the workplace virtual training course – 9th February 2027
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
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
Contact Us
Contact Us
For general enquiries please call +44 (0)808 169 4320 or send a message from our Contact us page.