At Birketts LLP, ‘the rural team are experienced and provide concise and sensible advice’. In Norwich, practice head Chris Coupland and head of private client Jack Royall are skilled in advising on landlord and tenant matters, property transactions, partnership and succession planning issues. Cambridge-based land development specialist Jeremy Stanton is ’a breath of fresh air, who constantly pushes things forward’. Rachel McKillop-Wilkin, also in Cambridge, is recommended for freehold and leasehold agricultural property issues. James Dinwiddy in Ipswich and Sophia Key in Norwich both have particular expertise advising on related high-value property transactions. Ipswich-based senior associate and agricultural property specialist Tom Verrill is noted for his ‘commitment, client care, attention-to-detail and sound advice’.

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‘Tom Verrill was recommended to us and we have been extremely impressed by his commitment, client care, attention-to-detail and sound advice. We have valued Tom's skilful approach in defusing situations from the earliest opportunity, knowing he has our best interests in the forefront of his mind. No other firm can boast such a sincere team member.’
‘The rural team are experienced and provide concise and sensible advice and, importantly, are easily accessible. Star performers within the team are Katy Moss, James Dinwiddy and Tom Verrill.’
‘Jeremy Stanton has been a breath of fresh air who constantly pushes things forward and has knowledge and experience in this field.’
‘They are one of the strongest property teams in the region dealing with the majority of land and farm transactions throughout East Anglia. They have strength and depth and time after time, get transactions over the line in a timely fashion.’
‘The team at Birketts have a key strength of having the vast depth of knowledge and diversity within the business whilst still being able to give the core value of the personal touch to all clients. Birketts have outclassed other firms in their want to add value to the situations they are involved in and procure the best results for their clients.’
‘I do not believe I would have received a service so tailored to my needs with any other firm.’
‘Sophia Key has a professional and pragmatic approach to issues whilst Jack Royall is extremely knowledgeable and professional.’
'Birketts listened to my views at our first meeting and have carried these forward since. The team works well, with each individual knowing their field of expertise. They have all been very approachable and have a good understanding of my case, which in my eyes comes from good communications between the team and good leadership.’

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