At Birketts LLP, ‘communication is excellent and prompt’, and clients receive ’very efficient and straightforward advice’. The firm maintains a strong presence in its Ipswich office, where practice head Alexandra Nelson oversees a vastly experienced team. Former senior partner James Austin plays a vital supervisory role in transactional matters, drawing on his many years of experience in commercial contracts. Lisa Hayward leads the employee incentives team, and is a key adviser to employers and business owners. M&A specialist Andrew Tubb has developed a niche practice for the acquisition and sale of Lloyd’s limited liability vehicles. Head of the automotive practice Emma Bysouth is also a key name to note.
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Testimonials
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‘The entire process went exceedingly smoothly and professionally, and I was wholly satisfied with the transaction. Communication was excellent and prompt. If I were asked to fault the service, I should be hard pressed to do so.’
‘I dealt with Emma Tubb, who in my opinion deserves the highest praise.’
Key clients
- Taylor Made Joinery Ltd
- Thurlow Nunn
Work highlights
Advised the Taylor family shareholders on all legal aspects of a management buyout.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Alexandra Nelson
Andrew Tubb
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Emma Bysouth
Practice head
Alexandra Nelson
Other key lawyers
James Austin; Andrew Tubb; Emma Bysouth; Emma Tubb; Lisa Hayward; Sarah Pearce; Rachel Astill