The regulatory and corporate defence practice at Birketts LLP is 'responsive and dynamic'. Barristers Matthew Gowen and the 'very professional and supportive' Julie Gowland in Ipswich lead a practice that has a strong national reputation for high-stakes cases. Handling private crime, regulatory investigations, RTA, health and safety, food law, Trading Standards matters and financial crime, the firm relies heavily on the advocacy experience of its two key partners, both of whom have Higher Rights. Associate Rebecca Utton in Norwich 'has the ability to put our clients at ease and breathes confidence'.
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‘The team at Birketts is responsive and dynamic to our needs as clients. They understand their business and more importantly ours. This gives them an ideal platform to represent our members to achieve the excellent outcomes. ’
‘Rebecca Utton is excellent and is highly capable and has the ability to put our clients at ease and breathes confidence to them through her experience and knowledge.’
'Very professional and attention to detail was very reassuring.'
'Julie Gowland was very professional and supportive throughout the process.'
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Julie Gowland
Practice head
Matthew Gowen
Other key lawyers
Julie Gowland; Rebecca Utton