Receiving praise for its ‘professionalism, attention to detail and clear communication’, the team at Birketts LLP handles commercial litigation mandates for a broad client base, ranging from multinational companies to family-owned businesses and private individuals across a variety of sectors. Daden Hunt spearheads the practice, with a particular focus on shareholder and partnership disputes, as well as matters involving defence and IT contracts. Laurence Weeks handles a diverse caseload encompassing defamation, fraud and professional negligence claims, while the ’calm, composed and razor-sharp’ William Arran regularly advises on company restoration, debt recovery and bankruptcy petitions. Josh Ripman is also noted in the team, with experience spanning housebuilder disputes and a broad range of contractual matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The team at Birketts LLP has been exceptional from start to finish. Their professionalism, attention to detail and clear communication gave me complete confidence throughout. Every member I dealt with demonstrated genuine expertise and a client-first approach. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.’
‘Josh Jaworski recently represented me and delivered outstanding service at every turn. He was consistently proactive, incredibly thorough with his advice, and he went above and beyond to ensure I was fully informed throughout the process. A rare mix of sharp legal insight and dependable support.’
- ‘Will Arran represented me and remains, to this day, the benchmark for professionalism. Calm, composed and razor-sharp, he handled everything with exceptional care and precision. His standard of service has left a lasting impression.’
- 'Individual attention to our unique situation and and an understanding of the need to bring different plaintiffs together towards a common directive for the benefit of all was what I appreciated most from our Birketts team.'
Key clients
- Frontier/Precision Landcare
- Rainham Road South
- Brentwood Borough Council
- Maritime Transport Group
Work highlights
Acting for Sanrose Investments Limited in a dispute between the partners of an LLP.
Acting for Maritime Transport Group in relation to the rectification of an agreement.
Acting for Thurrock Borough Council in relation to a multi-million pound fraud.
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.
William Arran
Practice head
Daden Hunt
Other key lawyers
Laurence Weeks; William Arran; Josh Ripman; Josh Jaworski