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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:


Irfan Baluch joins Birketts as Partner

Irfan Baluch has joined Birketts’ commercial and technology team as a Partner. Based in Sevenoaks, he brings more than 20 years’ experience and will play a key role in the team’s continued growth in the South East.

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Irfan Baluch
Partner

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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

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The Telegraph

Sebastian Burrows discusses why snooping on your ex’s finances could be a costly mistake.
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Netmums

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Sonya O’Reilly answers the vital employment questions every parent needs to know.
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The Carer

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Catherine Frost highlights the importance of listening to vulnerable people ahead of World Mental Health Day.
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Food Manufacture

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Harriet Hutchinson explains how new harassment rules could leave food businesses liable for customer conduct.

Law360

Jessica Caws shares practice leader insights.
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Personnel Today

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Kim Wright comments on an unfair dismissal tribunal involving British Airways.

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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Insights

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Upcoming Events
Women in IP Annual Event – Cambridge
The Birketts Cambridge IP team are delighted to invite you to attend us in our Cambridge office, where we will live stream this session.
 
18 Nov 2026 – 5:30 pm
Women in IP Annual Event – Cambridge
Safe Homes, Sustainable Assets – London
Birketts’ social housing team invites you to an essential update designed to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of asset and housing management.
 
12 Nov 2026 – 1:00 pm
Safe Homes, Sustainable Assets – London
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
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
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