Chris Schwer

Having trained at Birketts between 1986 and 1988, and returning to join the firm in 2000, Chris is now Senior Partner, having taken up the role in April 2024.

In this role he works closely with our Chief Executive, Jonathan Agar, and has a key focus on encouraging social mobility and promoting the various avenues that exist for those from all walks of life to get into the profession.

As Senior Partner, Chris chairs both the monthly Partnership Board meetings and the quarterly Partners meetings. He also continues to play a key role in managing relationships with clients, offering close consultation and partnership so that the firm continues to offer next level client service.

Chris remains a member of the firm’s Real Estate Team and has considerable experience of investment and development work, as well as real estate finance. Chris specialises in all aspects of commercial property matters, acting for many of the East of England’s leading investors, developers, landlords, tenants, funders, and charities. However, in more recent years his main focus has been on strategic land and joint venture type collaborations and arrangements.