The regulatory and corporate defence practice at Birketts LLP is 'responsive and dynamic'. Barristers Matthew Gowen and the 'very professional and supportive' Julie Gowland in Ipswich lead a practice that has a strong national reputation for high-stakes cases. Handling private crime, regulatory investigations, RTA, health and safety, food law, Trading Standards matters and financial crime, the firm relies heavily on the advocacy experience of its two key partners, both of whom have Higher Rights. Associate Rebecca Utton  in Norwich 'has the ability to put our clients at ease and breathes confidence'.

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  • ‘The team at Birketts is responsive and dynamic to our needs as clients. They understand their business and more importantly ours. This gives them an ideal platform to represent our members to achieve the excellent outcomes. ’

  • ‘Rebecca Utton is excellent and is highly capable and has the ability to put our clients at ease and breathes confidence to them through her experience and knowledge.’

  • 'Very professional and attention to detail was very reassuring.'

  • 'Julie Gowland was very professional and supportive throughout the process.'

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Matthew Gowen

Other key lawyers

Julie Gowland, Rebecca Utton