Characterised by its delivery of ‘exceptional legal advice in a client friendly and commercial manner’, Birketts LLP has notable strength and some of the firm’s most experience private client practitioners at its Ipswich office. Considered to be ’at the very highest level’, Louise Long is the head of the wider private client offering of the firm and draws on three decades of experience to advise on the range of personal tax and estate management. Gavin Birchall is the name to note for land and property taxes, while Claire Tenwick, who was appointed to the partnership in April 2024, is private client advisory lead in Ipswich. Working closely with Louise Long, Jessica Godfrey-Withey is seen as ‘a true up and coming star in the private client arena’.
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‘Extremely efficient and timely attention to my requests and requirements for legal advice and guidance.’
‘Personal attention to my particular issue. Flexibility in terms of time and availability, always available to reasonably short notice in case of need. A clear and knowledgeable understanding of the subject under discussion or consideration.'
- 'Louise Long is the partner responsible for my private affairs. Louise is first class and has a very strong grasp of the law insomuch as it relates to my own issues such as estate planning, inheritance tax etc.'
‘The team provides exceptional legal advice in a client friendly and commercial manner. They provide 'City law firm service' at provincial rates with no difference in quality or levels of advice or client service. I rate the team as standing head and shoulders above their peer firms and rank them equally with private client teams at City firms. An outstanding business model and achievement.’
‘I have been advised by Louise Long for well over a decade. I rate her at the very highest level. Head and shoulders above her peers - always providing technically excellent legal advice, in a pragmatic and commercially focused manner.'
- 'I would single out Jessica Godfrey-Withy as a true up and coming star in the private client arena. She works alongside Louise Long and fully displays all of the excellent traits passed onto her through the excellent mentorship of Louise Long.'
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Leading associates
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Jessica Godfrey-Withey
Practice head
Louise Long; Claire Tenwick; Gavin Burchall
Other key lawyers
Claire Tenwick; Jessica Godfrey-Withey