Birketts LLP exhibits ‘a high level of legal knowledge and the ability to focus and use time effectively’. Ipswich is home to the core of the team, including practice head Richard Eaton who is ’well-seasoned with a pragmatic edge’. In Ipswich, James Robinson is the firm’s key adviser on telecoms litigation, acting for landowners across England and Wales, including local authorities, housing associations, NHS Trusts, and pension funds. The ‘knowledgeable and proactive’ Alice Harris is the main contact for the firm’s highly regarded residential lettings practice. Laura Tanguay leads the home ownership disputes practice, supported by Cambridge-based Stephanie Butler, who specialises in TOLATA claims. Also in Cambridge, Lynsey Ellard handles high-value commercial property disputes for major property investors and corporate occupiers.
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Testimonials
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- 'High level of legal knowledge. Ability to focus and use time effectively.'
- 'Very responsive and helpful. Nothing seems to be too much trouble. Our tasks are always appropriately resourced and very well managed.'
- 'The team is incredibly strong with significant expertise in the areas we use. Above that though, they are commercial in all advice and in presenting options.'
- 'We use Alice Harris who is knowledgeable and proactive whilst having an ability to understand the nuances of any situation swiftly and completely. She always presents possible courses of action and is mindful to explain the advantages and disadvantages of each.'
- 'Birketts has strength and depth across the full range of property litigation, from possession claims to commercial tenancy disputes to agriculture. Clients can be confident that, whatever contentious real estate issue they may encounter, Birketts can provide advice that addresses their commercial objectives.'
- 'Richard Eaton, Partner & Head of Property Litigation, is an absolute standout in advising on litigation involving land property. Extremely skilled with remarkable depth and breath in his specialism, well-seasoned with a pragmatic edge, an excellent advocate in acting for clients interests, enhanced by his sunny personality.’
Key clients
- Kent County Council
- TT Group
- M7 Real Estate Limited
- Valor Real Estate Partners
- Alltrust SIPP Limited
- Ackers
- Gregory
- South Norfolk District Council
- The Charterhouse
Lawyers
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.
Alice Harris
Laura Tanguay
Practice head
Richard Eaton
Other key lawyers
James Robinson; Laura Tanguay; Alice Harris; Lynsey Ellard; Stephanie Butler