The 'reliable' team at Birketts LLP works out of the Ipswich office. Chris Schwer co-heads the practice, frequently acting for housebuilders and developers, and co-head Stephen Sumpton advises investors, developers and major corporate occupiers. Oliver Crichton stands out for his expertise in freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, and landlord and tenant matters. Stuart Raven is a key adviser to corporate, investor, owner, occupier and developer clients. Real estate investment specialist Paul Squire recently assisted Hopkins Homes Limited with the multimillion-pound acquisition of a 16-acre site at Beaulieu Park. Vicki Chilton and Keith Andrews act for both local and national clients. Amanda Timcke, plays a central role in handling public and private sector matters concerning commercial development.

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‘Birketts has the ability and advise and guide on a transaction as opposed to just processing a transaction. They are reliable and deliver every time. With multiple departments across a number of offices, they can offer a full turn key service.’
‘I have been fortunate to build relationships with Keith Andrews and other partners within Birketts. They are solid and reliable advisors. The team remains available at the end of the phone and will respond to all correspondence in a swift and timely manner.’

Key clients

Hopkins Homes Ltd
The Churchmanor Estates Company Plc
M7 Real Estate Ltd
Dencora Group
IWG Group Services (UK) Limited
The Electricity Network Company Limited
GTC Pipelines Limited
Open Fibre Networks Limited
Independent Water Networks Limited
Independent Pipelines Limited
Independent Power Networks Limited
Independent Heating Networks Limited.
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices
Suffolk County Council
Basildon Borough Council
Lendinvest
Lloyds TSB
HSBC
Fairview New Homes

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