Birketts LLP is ‘a one-stop shop for services to clients for land deals, promotions or s106 agreements’. The firm has an impressive roster of public and private sector clients for both planning and environment matters, among them regional and national housebuilders, local authorities, strategic developers, and corporates. ’True powerhouse’ Tom Newcombe in Cambridge and Deborah Sharples in Ipswich lead a group that ‘combines a truly personal service with the strength in depth which really adds value to the transactions’. Nicola Doole, Chloe Glason and public access specialist Camilla Rhodes also play key roles in the practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is highly experienced in this area of law. Their collective experience, particularly on procedural issues, is second to none. You feel in very competent and safe hands with them. The team really works together to achieve the best outcome for clients and you really get a sense that they work in a supportive atmosphere, which in turn best supports clients.’
- ‘A focused team covering all aspects of planning. They have expertise that cover all areas of planning and development, making them a one-stop shop for services to clients for land deals, promotions or s106 agreements.’
Key clients
- Hopkins Homes Limited
- Vistry Group
Work highlights
Advised Welcome Break Services on all the legal agreements/consents required to secure outline planning permission for a new Motorway Service Area at Iver (Junctions 15 and 16 of the M25).
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Nicola Doole
Chloe Glason
Practice head
Tom Newcombe; Deborah Sharples
Other key lawyers
Chloe Glason; Camilla Rhodes; Nicola Doole