The Essex-based Birketts LLP family offering is a ‘brilliant team, full of highly skilled and knowledgeable individuals’. The team’s non-court dispute resolution offering is a particular stand out element, with access to the national team’s mediation capabilities and financial remedy arbitration, offered by Chelmsford head Emma Brunning. Brunning is additionally trained to offer the one lawyer one couple model, with a focus on the most complex financial disputes, often involving business assets, pensions, and tax issues. Lucy Birch joined the team from Stowe Family Law LLP in June 2024, with a particular interest in complex children matters including acting for grandparents in special guardianship orders.
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‘I have been really impressed by Birketts LLP. They have a brilliant team, full of highly skilled and knowledgeable individuals. They are able to turn around work quickly and I have been impressed with their commitment to clients, with no task too much trouble.’
‘I was very impressed with Tom Wright, who went above and beyond for his client. He was very compassionate towards the client but he did not let this diminish his professionalism nor the quality of his advice (which was excellent at every stage).'
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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.
Lucy Birch
Practice head
Emma Brunning
Other key lawyers
Tom Wright; Lucy Birch; Dharshica Thanarajasingham