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‘Rebecca Bond - pragmatic, efficient, strives to understand exactly what we as the client needs, how Birketts can best meet these needs and how to improve the efficiency of delivery. Makes undertaking legal work stress free.’
'Birketts is very well resourced with many legal specialists available to advise on all aspects of commercial property. The solicitors are very approachable and fees are comparable with other market leaders.'
'Nicola Curle is a very experienced property lawyer who is both commercial yet approachable. She can meet agree deadlines too.'
‘Bhargav Trivedi - he is the most highly regarded and trusted legal advisor that I deal with. He is always willing to provide advice and guidance and takes responsibility for the work undertaken by associates.’
‘Bhargav Trivedi is highly experienced and able to advise and undertake work on a wide range of development and related areas. He is always available and will ensure all resources are utilised to complete any given project. He also knows where to find detailed knowledge of any given area of the legal process.’
‘Chris Hoxley goes over and above in the service he provides. He works extremely long hours to make sure we as the client are satisfied and get the result we need. He is also very keen to listen to any concerns we have and to address them head on.’
‘Melissa Loucas in particular is both a pleasure to deal with and an expert in her field. At all stages of the transaction nothing seemed like too much trouble and her guidance was invaluable.’
‘Melissa Loucas provides highly effective leadership of her team and as relationship lead directing us towards senior Birketts colleagues when appropriate.’
‘Always on hand to provide advice and help. Quick response to queries. The property team works well and is cohesive.’
‘Chris Hoxley - partner - goes above and beyond to help and advise.’
Key clients
- Lloyds Banking Group plc
- Earlswood Homes
- Multimatic Inc.
- Longwater Limited
- Interbay Funding Ltd
- LendInvest
- Vello Limited
- Westbrook Partners
- M7 Real Estate Limited
- John Innes Centre
Work highlights
- Advising the Holkham Estate (the Estate of the Earl of Leicester) on their property matters across their portfolio of assets in North Norfolk for over 4 years.
- Acting for Food Enterprise Park Limited in relation to the site assembly, infrastructure and thereafter plot disposals on the new Food Enterprise Park to the west of Norwich – a 100 acre development within the Greater Norwich Food Enterprise Zone.
- Legal advisers to M7 Real Estate Limited in relation to a new partnership between them, SSE Energy Solutions and Oxford Properties Group to deliver electric vehicle charging points (ECVP) to their retail warehousing parks across the UK.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Cameron Barlow
Nicola Curle
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Andrew Ridout
Practice head
Melissa Loucas
Other key lawyers
Chris Hoxley; Cameron Barlow; Bhargav Trivedi; Elizabeth Lee; Andrew Ridout; Laura Hector; Nicola Curle; Rebecca Bond