Birketts LLP's core strength lies in advising local government clients on project development, property, and housing matters. Ruth Neave heads the practice, excelling in both domestic and EU procurement regulations. Abigail Trencher often advises on employment, safeguarding, and governance matters within the education sector, while Matthew Newnham handles the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious employment work within the healthcare sector.
Testimonials
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'The team was simply outstanding in identifying the issues and working with the team to find innovative solutions. Well resourced and very efficient it was a joy working with them.’
‘The diverse knowledge pool Birketts LLP can draw upon is incredibly helpful when queries arise that fall outside of the original scope of instruction.’
‘Matthew Powell has a personable approach and is always keen to offer help and advice. He is able to offer different solutions and options to complex issues and is honest when he needs time to research rather than pretending to know the answer.’
Key clients
- Basildon Borough Council
- Brentwood Borough Council
- Rochford District Council
- Chelmsford City Council
- Epping Forest District Council
- Broxbourne Borough Council
- Breckland Council
- Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Teaching Regulation Agency
- The London Borough of Haringey
- Anglia Ruskin University
- Seven Arches Investment Limited
- The London Borough of Lambeth
- Kent County Council
- Stroud District Council
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ruth Neave, Abigail Trencher, Matthew Newnham