‘All Birketts’ professionals are just that – very professional. They have in depth knowledge and experience which has been invaluable to us as clients. They provide very clear advice and guidance – both on the telephone, in emails and documents too. They also provide good support to other members of their Birketts’ team when they are called upon to add their specialist expertise.’

‘Our point of contact and primary professional advisor has been Liz Brownsell who has provided exceptional work, is totally reliable and makes herself available beyond normal working hours – all of which we value very highly.’

‘There are a range of subject matter experts across all of the key areas of our operations but they do not work in isolation and we feel we are being supported by a single entity, rather than a group of loosely connected individuals as can be the case elsehwere.’

‘Staff are relaxed and approachable, very responsive, knowledgeable and highly skilled in communicating to a broad audience. Liz Brownsell and Frances Godden are our go-to people and opitimise these qualities.’

‘The team meet the needs of our organisation by adapting to what we need rather than thrust what they want to do or think we want. They use various IT to support them which is straightforward and logical.’

‘I find each member of the team effective. I appreciated Liz Brownsell meeting me in person to find out what our vision is. She is good at communicating and thorough in her role. Also, I found Frances Godden helpful if I had a query and efficient in dealing with it.’

‘Being based in Ipswich, the team are competitively priced but provide a service comparable with any in London, or elsewhere. Service is excellent, focused through a main contact but with quick and easy access across all the skill-sets available in the wider team, and with all fully briefed and up-to-speed with our requirements. We have been able to call on a diverse range of skills from IP, DP, HR, commercial, public procurement, charity and governance. We worked entirely remotely (due to the pandemic) but always felt they were part of our team and always on hand when needed.’

‘Calm, comprehensive and reassuring.’

‘Neil Burton is excellent; a great communicator and with great technical knowledge.’

‘A strong team of reliability, credibility and honesty along with a great level of humility. Collaboration is good , always keen to explore ways of doing things differently to the benefit of the charities.’

‘Kate Parkinson is genuine, lovely and down to earth. Has a real passion for charities and helping and supporting where possible. very selfless. Great collaborator.’

‘I value Kate Parkinson’s in-depth knowledge which happens to fall within our work area since we are a not for profit organisation and she specialises in this and charities amongst other things. Kate’s attitude is can do and will help. She is always prompt in responding and courteous, with a friendly manner which I find very reassuring.’

‘The charities team in Cambridge, headed up on the ground by Kate Parkinson, is experienced and can deal with complex matters. They are responsive and open to dealing with charities operating in new and innovative areas.’

‘Kate Parkinson – great charity knowledge and a very practical, hands on approach.’

‘The BDB Pitmans Charities and not-for-profit team provide an excellent, thoughtful and tailored service for eminently fair fees. They consistently take the time to understand the deeper questions and provide solutions-driven practical advice that continues to be of great assistance to our charitable foundation.’

‘Kate Parkinson is a true rising star in her sphere. Her experience and knowledgeability coupled with her high levels of EQ and commerciality make her a fantastic advisor to work with.’

‘Kate Parkinson’s enthusiasm and friendly personality certainly made the serious professional process much more enjoyable. It was obvious that Kate had considerable personal ‘hands on’ experience to make her advice relevant and helpful.’

‘I needed a local solicitor with experience of working for charities. They were able to help me in a timely way and guided me successfully to register my charity.’

‘Anne Spriggs responds quickly to my questions and guides me in decisions which are outside my experience and in the interests of the charity. It is valuable to have advice when faced with unfamiliar situations.’

‘I am happy that the team provides the breadth and skills to offer relevant advice on many areas of legal compliance to assist our work.’

‘They care and ensure that your needs have been met’

‘The practice provides an individualised service, whereby we feel valued as a customer. Throughout we have been assigned a person who has led our work and we have been able to have easy access to senior staff as required.’

‘We have dealt primarily with Olivia Chalmers and Anna Spriggs and both have been excellent in providing punctual responses and clear advice on our project.’

‘Good technical advice.’

‘A very approachable and friendly team with excellent client care and a real understanding of small charities. The advice they provide is practical and relevant to the situation, rather than focusing on every possible eventuality. Responses were prompt and team members made themselves available at short notice, always offering a telephone call to chat matters through.’

‘Virginia Henley takes time to properly understand the issue and the organisation, enabling her to provide a practical solution which gets to the heart of the problem.’

‘They are most approachable legal team I have ever worked with! Nothing is too much trouble, no question is too basic and you never feel like they are just involved for the money!

‘Invoicing is timely, sensitive and fair!’

‘Virginia Henley has a genuine empathy, understanding and will to succeed.’