The team at Birketts LLP is well versed in assisting clients in the health, local government and education sectors with a range of matters. The group leverages the expertise of the firm's wider property, litigation and corporate law practices to support NHS trusts, higher education entities and borough and county councils in mandates. Practice head Ruth Neave is active in property and commercial matters, often advising public sector entities in work, while Cambridge-based head of education Abigail Trencher and Norwich-based head of health Matthew Newnham are well regarded for employment law. From Ipswich, Neil Logan Green advises on matters involving housing finance; Richard Eaton handles property litigation.
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Testimonials
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- 'Steven Bell and Karen Luxton-Walsh have been excellent in their fields, approachable, knowledgeable and helpful.'
- 'We have utilised Birketts LLP for a number of years now for planning advice and assistance. The practice is knowledgeable, approachable, and very quick at responding. They are happy to assist from early stage discussions up to formal legal action.'
Key clients
- South Norfolk Council
- Breckland Council
Work highlights
Acting for Thurrock Borough Council in litigation involving fraud claims brought against an individual and an insolvent company arising from investments in solar assets by the council.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Ruth Neave; Abigail Trencher; Matthew Newnham
Other key lawyers
Neil Logan Green; Richard Eaton; Simon Keen; Steven Bell; Karen Luxton-Walsh