At Birketts LLP, the team has an excellent reputation for assisting local and national private companies, professional partnerships, and major PLCs in the utilities, logistics, food and beverages, and agricultural sectors with a wide range of complex debt recovery matters. The practice is led by Ipswich-based Josh Ripman, ‘a master negotiator with huge commercial sense who will find a good settlement if there is one to be had’. Ripman is well known for his expertise in commercial litigation, and Adam Blenkinsop in Norwich is equally strong in advising on contentious matters. Caroline Nichols and Bethany Kent, who is very experienced in enforcement matters, are other key practitioners.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Josh Ripman is very personable and I always look forward to working with him. Bethany Kent has emerged as a real star player. She is diligent, thoughtful and above all, very adept commercially.'

  • ‘Bethany Kent has been a true asset. She has always ensured our cases are handled with the upmost care and attention while keeping costs proportionate. Josh Ripman has been fantastic.'

  • 'Birketts' advice is carefully thought-through.'

  • 'The analysis and case preparation is second to none. They treat their clients as completely central, and take huge care with every case, no matter the size. This shows in everything they do - it is a very, very polished outfit.'

Practice head

Josh Ripman

Other key lawyers

Adam Blenkinsop; Bethany Kent; Caroline Nichols