High net-worth individuals, business owners, landowners, trustees, and beneficiaries all regularly look to Birketts LLP‘s Cambridge office for advice across the spectrum of personal tax, trusts and probate work. Its wide range of specialisms include the creation, administration, variation and dissolution of trusts; management of landed estates; succession planning; wealth preservation; and employee ownership trusts. Rachel Winter continues to develop an outstanding practice in Cambridge for complex estate planning; she co-leads the practice group with Emily O’Donnell, who excels in the landed estates sector, and multi-generational trust advisory and succession planning matters. The deep bench of talent includes Alex Hunt, Kimberly Sayward and James Marsh.
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- 'Birketts is recognised as one of the leading regional and London firms for advising private clients. Their Cambridge office has established itself as a top-tier solicitor firm within the Cambridgeshire area.'
- 'Compared to other firms, Birketts offers a unique blend of regional presence and London-level expertise, making them a competitive choice for clients seeking high-quality legal services.'
- 'The team is known for its deep understanding of clients' needs and the ability to provide tailored solutions. Their reputation is built on trust and long-term relationships, making them a reliable choice for private client legal services.'
Lawyers
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.
Rachel Winter
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alex Hunt
James Marsh
Kimberly Sayward
Practice head
Rachel Winter; Emily O’Donnell
Other key lawyers
Alex Hunt; Kimberly Sayward; James Marsh; Caroline Stenner