The Cambridge office of regional powerhouse Birketts LLP is 'pragmatic and gets excellent results in a cost-effective manner'. Along with its sector specialisms in shipping, education, public law, procurement law, defence and transport, the firm also acts for many local clients in fraud, insolvency and general commercial disputes. Practice head Laurence Weeks is ' outstanding in getting disputes resolved for clients'. Up-and-coming partner Sara Sayer takes the lead on public and administrative law matters, for which senior associate Naomi Westcott is also recommended. Alec Cameron is a key adviser on matters concerning defamation and reputation management, and his work includes right to be forgotten claims, and IPSO complaints.
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‘The dispute resolution team is outstanding, pragmatic and gets excellent results in a cost-effective manner.’
‘Laurence Weeks - outstanding in getting disputes resolved for clients.’
'Excellent client-focused approach from Laurence Weeks.'
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Laurence Weeks