Jess joined Birketts as a Trainee Solicitor in September 2024 and is currently in her third seat with our private client advisory team in the Ipswich office.
Jess supports the team with the preparation of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, as well as the administration of estates.
Jess previously trained with our employee incentives team in the Ipswich office, where she supported the team across a broad range of incentives-related matters. Her work included advising on the design and implementation of share and bonus schemes, assisting companies with the sale of shares to Employee Ownership Trusts, and providing governance guidance for existing Employee Ownership Trusts.
Jess’ first seat was in SIPPs/SSASs team in which she acted for some of the UK’s leading pension providers. Her work included acting on a range of transactions such as the grant and surrender of commercial leases, acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold land, and loanback agreements.
Prior to joining Birketts, Jess studied Law at the University of Warwick. Most recently, she studied at the University of Law in London to achieve her SQE1&2 qualifications.
During her undergraduate degree, Jess was the founder of an initiative which implemented early years education of introductory legal aspects. Jess continues to volunteer to support the local community.
