Birketts announces two new Partners
30 November 2023
Birketts, a UK Top 50 Law Firm, is pleased to announce two new Partners in its Shipping and International Trade Team.
Alex Penberthy and Daniel Crockford, who joined Birketts in September from Ince & Co, have now been promoted to the Partnership.
Daniel works across all aspects of marine insurance claims, including collision, damage and salvage claims, theft and fraudulent claims, and defending marine professionals and marinas. On his promotion Daniel said: “It’s been a fantastic two months with Birketts and I’m very proud to become a Partner and to continue building relationships with colleagues and clients.”
Alex specialises in marine insurance claims, handling personal injury claims involving passengers, crew and shore side workers. He comments: “I have felt very welcomed into the London office, and it feels great to have settled into the team and to have now been made Partner. I look forward to continuing this journey with Birketts.”
Alex Davey, Head of the Litigation Division at Birketts said: “As we expected, both Daniel and Alex, together with their team of Clarissa, Joana, Markella, Gabbie and Kate, have made a huge impact since they started with Birketts back in September. They have a wealth of knowledge and fantastic experience that has been very beneficial for our clients.”
Both Daniel and Alex are based in Birketts’ London office.