Birketts LLP exhibits ‘a high level of legal knowledge and the ability to focus and use time effectively’. Ipswich is home to the core of the team, including practice head Richard Eaton who is ’well-seasoned with a pragmatic edge’. In Ipswich, James Robinson is the firm’s key adviser on telecoms litigation, acting for landowners across England and Wales, including local authorities, housing associations, NHS Trusts, and pension funds. The ‘knowledgeable and proactive’ Alice Harris is the main contact for the firm’s highly regarded residential lettings practice. Laura Tanguay leads the home ownership disputes practice, supported by Cambridge-based Stephanie Butler, who specialises in TOLATA claims. Also in Cambridge, Lynsey Ellard handles high-value commercial property disputes for major property investors and corporate occupiers.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Birketts is fantastic to work with. Great people at every level, and getting stronger by the month. Fantastic at getting to grips with the detail needed and at home in big, complex cases. They deserve an ever better reputation than they have.'
  • 'Richard Eaton, Partner & Head of Property Litigation, is an absolute standout in advising on litigation involving land property. Extremely skilled with remarkable depth and breath in his specialism, well-seasoned with a pragmatic edge, an excellent advocate in acting for clients interests, enhanced by his sunny personality.’

Key clients

  • Kent County Council
  • TT Group

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Alice Harris
Alice Harris
Laura Tanguay
Laura Tanguay
Practice head

Richard Eaton

Other key lawyers

James Robinson; Laura Tanguay; Alice Harris; Lynsey Ellard; Stephanie Butler