The practice at Birketts LLP is ‘helpful and knowledgeable' when it comes to development funding, renewables, and social housing issues. Stefan Harris-Wright, who leads the practice from Cambridge, recently advised Kingsland Leisure Centre and Community Wellbeing Hub on a £25m public sector construction project for community facilities in Houghton Regis. Catherine Andrews in Ipswich is skilled in handling adjudication proceedings, and legal director Patrick Cooney in Cambridge is ’efficient and reliable, and provides highly trustworthy advice‘. Also in Cambridge, senior associate Katrina Bretten stands out for her knowledge of non-contentious matters.

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‘Patrick Cooney is efficient and reliable, provides highly trustworthy advice, and is well measured and appropriate.’
‘The team adopts a professional approach at all times and offer added value and we have always been happy with the services provided.’
‘All representatives are helpful and knowledgeable, offering expert responses and advice. In particular I have been impressed by the service experienced by Catherine Andrews.'
‘We primarily work with Emma Chiaramello who provides us with fantastic support on our construction contracts and any dispute resolutions.’
‘A great level of construction experience.'
'Collaborative business structure which supplements our core team. Birketts offer multiple discipline expertise. Calm approach to resolving disputes with third parties.'