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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:

New research: 91% of employers are not fully prepared for Employment Rights Act

Birketts launches ERA Audit tool as seven in 10 cite unfair dismissal reforms as biggest concern.

Matthew Newnham
Partner, Head of Employment

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Birketts in numbers

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

158

Partners

1100+

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.

ViewWelcome to Birketts

Welcome to Birketts

ViewResponsible Business Report

Responsible Business Report

ViewDiversity Report

Diversity Report

In the Press

Our latest news coverage highlights

Solicitors Journal

Matthew Newnham comments on research by the employment team which found employers are unprepared for major law changes.

Business Weekly

Glen Miles, Michael Rowland and Gavin Birchall discuss SDLT charges for trustees of Vulnerable Persons Trusts.

Lloyd’s List

Henry Adams comments on how the Hormuz crisis sparked a surge in shipping contract disputes.

Today’s Wills and Probate

Ten years on from Ilott v Mitson, Barny Croft looks at what adult children can actually claim.

London Daily News

Julie Gowland highlights licensing mistakes that could cause businesses to shut down during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Today’s Wills and Probate

Amanda Smallcombe considers a case concerning a tv psychic who was disinherited by his father in his will.

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.