England - East Anglia • Private client
Birketts LLP
The Ipswich-based practice at Birketts LLP provides its clients with ‘top-tier legal expertise’. Louise Long, who is described as having a ’compassionate, empathetic and calm manner’, leads the private client advisory practice across all five of the firm’s offices. Lorna Spear moved internally from the Norwich office to co-lead the practice in Ipswich. Senior associates Jessica Godfrey-Withey and Rhiannon Russell as well as London-based legal director Claire Tenwick who joined from Smyth Barkham LLP in September 2022, also play central roles in the firm’s tax and estate planning work.
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Testimonials
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'Birketts offer good practical and sensible advice and are pleasant to deal with.’
‘They have a clear understanding and ability to explain key elements of issues. They provide prompt attention to queries and clear communication to the client. They are readily availabile for meetings and discussions too.’
‘Louise Long is an extremely capable counsel who has always provided me with sound legal advice; I have total trust in her judgement and advice.’
‘Closeness to and empathy with clients.’
‘Birketts’ strength isn’t just the team’s top-tier legal expertise, but also their ability to deliver advice in a timely, personable and easy to understand manner. This is not something that I have experienced with other firms. The team’s depth means that they are able to offer support on a wide-variety of issues, and I have found their advice and consultation invaluable. In today’s age, it is very easy to feel like just a number, but every time I deal with the Birketts team, I am treated as if I am their only client.’
‘Over twenty years, Louise Long has never failed to impress or put a foot wrong in my experience. Louise is an experienced expert in the field but she also brings her unique insight to bear when dealing with complex family issues. It is not an overstatement to say that clients love her for her compassionate, empathetic and calm manner. Louise is always able to get to heart of the matter in the most discreet way, has a ready understanding of the issues and always provides practical solutions.'
- 'Louise Long is one of the best in the business and she has a unique ability to balance delicate subjects with her professional and efficient approach.’
‘They are a personable and responsive team.'
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Louise Long, Lorna Spear