The team at Birketts LLP is noted as being ‘responsive and willing to find practical and commercial solutions’ to clients’ issues. The firm is a regional powerhouse but also handles a growing stream of cross-border transactional matters. Practice head James Allen provides ’measured, pragmatic and commercial advice’ and notably recently assisted Greene King Limited with the acquisition of smokehouse restaurant group Hickory’s. ‘Approachable and easy to work with’ early-stage funding expert Quentin Golder, private equity specialist Adrian Seagers and experienced ICT partner Andrew Priest also play pivotal roles in the practice, as does Nick Burt, who was promoted to partner in June 2022.

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‘We find the team very commercially aware which for us as a small business is very valuable. Birketts' size enables us to be able to speak to the partner on a regular basis and get attention on the work we require.’
‘We have dealt with Quentin Golder for a number of years and find him very approachable and easy to work with. We really value his input.’
‘The team are responsive and willing to find a practical and commercial solution that works alongside the need for a sound legal basis.’
‘James Allen is a standout lawyer for his measured, pragmatic and commercial advice. He quickly cuts through the legal issues to meet client needs without the need for over-complication.’
'James Allen is an excellent lawyer - clever, commercial and he has unrivalled experience in the Cambridge market.'
'Since moving into Cambridge, Birketts have established a large and experienced legal team covering most disciplines. They have built strong links with the business community and are very well-known.'
'James Allen is robust in his position and knows when to stick to his case and when to be more pragmatic.'

Key clients

SDI Group plc
Chestnut Inns Limited
Milbank Group
Royale Group
The Wastepack Group Limited
BGF

Work highlights

Advised Royale Group on a number of acquisitions and re-financing arrangements over the last 12 months.
Continuing to advise SDI Group plc on a number of acquisitions.
Advised a company on its sale to another.

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