Birketts is one of the UK’s top law firms, with over 160 years of experience and a strong local presence.
Our Chelmsford office first opened in 2010 and now operates from modern, refurbished premises at Brierly Place. It is home to a dedicated team of solicitors and legal professionals offering tailored support across a wide range of legal matters.
Our multidisciplinary team combines in-depth legal knowledge with a practical, client-first approach. Whether you’re navigating a personal challenge or managing complex commercial concerns, our Chelmsford lawyers are here to support you with clarity and confidence.
What sectors and services does the Chelmsford office offer?
Our team in Chelmsford specialises in a comprehensive range of legal services, including:
We assist individuals with:
- Employment and immigration issues
- Family law, including divorce, separation, and child arrangements
- Private criminal defence
- Residential property transactions and conveyancing
- Wills and probate
For business clients, we provide expert guidance in:
- Public Sector, including Central Government and Local Government
- Agriculture
- Banking and finance
- Commercial real estate
- Construction and professional negligence matters
- Corporate and commercial law
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Intellectual property, IT, and telecoms
Why chose Birketts in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford is the county town of Essex and a key commercial hub. Our office here strengthens Birketts’ presence in the East of England, complementing our network of offices in Bristol, Cambridge, Ipswich, London, Norwich, and Sevenoaks.
- Our Chelmsford team offers a full range of specialist expertise, including employment law, corporate and commercial, real estate, agriculture, and dispute resolution, supported by over 700 legal professionals across the firm.
- Ranked by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, Birketts is consistently recognised for delivering exceptional results.
- We operate from modern, refurbished offices designed for collaboration and efficiency, and we actively support local initiatives through our responsible business strategy.
- Birketts holds the Law Society’s Lexcel accreditation, Customer Service Excellence certification, and ISO accreditations for quality, environmental management, information security, and business continuity.
Local Charity
We are great believers in supporting initiatives that promote opportunity and diversity and supporting voluntary causes. Our Chelmsford office charity is Kids Inspire. Kids Inspire provide mental health and trauma recovery support for children, young people and their families. Through a range of therapeutic and community activities they promote resilience, self-awareness, and relationship building to empower more positive life choices. Their mission is to ensure that all children in the UK receive specialist support to become healthy adults who lead complete and fulfilling lives.
Birketts Charitable Fund
The local community is very important to us, and the Birketts Charitable Fund, administered by the Essex Community Foundation, helps us to support locally based charitable projects. To read about some of the grants that have been made from the Birketts Charitable Fund, please visit the Essex Community Foundation website.
Accessibility
There is a ramp and stairs to the main front entrance door, and lift to the 1st and 2nd floors.
Getting to the office
We have an on-site car park for clients, accessible via New London Road.
Our Chelmsford Team
Responsive and commercially minded advice.
Legal 500 [UK 2026]