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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‘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.’
‘My work is largely with Tom Newcombe - I welcome his transparent approach to matters, the ability to discuss around the subject to ensure the right outcome is achieved in all instances for the client.'
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
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Nicola Doole
Chloe Glason
Practice head
Tom Newcombe; Deborah Sharples
Other key lawyers
Chloe Glason; Camilla Rhodes; Nicola Doole