Birketts LLP has a commercial and technology practice that handles the IT needs of corporate clients in a diverse range of sectors, notably financial services, social media, security software, and aerospace. It advises companies of all sizes, from small owner-managed businesses through to large listed companies, on corporate transactions, technology licensing, e-commerce, SaaS and IaaS deals, and much more. The key contacts in Cambridge are Quentin Golder, whose work includes hardware procurement and IT consultancy arrangements, and Andrew Priest, who is a key adviser to computer software companies in the M4 corridor. Commercial lawyer Mark Gipson in Ipswich and key adviser to the utilities sector Paul Palik in Norwich also play key roles.
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  • 'The experience was good. Partner Andrew Priest is calm, steady and very experienced. He got the balance right between addressing detail and not overcomplicating things.'

Key clients

  • Apolitical Group Ltd
  • Ista Energy Solutions Ltd
  • Xanthos Ltd
  • Enterprise Support Solutions Ltd

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Andrew Priest

Practice head

Quentin Golder; Mark Gipson; Andrew Priest; Paul Palik