Birketts LLP advises on strategic land, housebuilder transactions, portfolio management and property finance, with a niche practice supporting charities and third-sector clients. Grace Kerr heads up the firmwide real estate division, while Steven Kay leads the residential development practice and specialises in portfolio sales and acquisitions, corporate property transactions and strategic land work. In Chelmsford, Amanda Early oversees the local team and focuses on commercial property development, primarily advising purchasers and tenants. She has particular expertise in negotiating complex conditional contracts, agreements for lease and overage arrangements. Hannah Harbottle supports the team on transactions, with a specialism in mandates involving public and third-sector property.
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‘A team that genuinely listens to the client and prepares high-quality solutions.’
Key clients
- Gates Group Limited
- Kefco Sales Limited
- Riduna Holdings Limited
- Hollybrook Group
- Anderson Design and Build Limited
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.
Hannah Harbottle
Practice head
Grace Kerr; Amanda Early; Steven Kay
Other key lawyers
Hannah Harbottle