The 'genuinely exceptional' team at Birketts LLP handles a varied workload consisting of TUPE transactions, overseas outsourcing, director exits, and trade union disputes. Known for her specialism in advising on senior and director level hires and exits, practice head Clare Barlow in Chelmsford frequently assists international clients within the insurance, technology, and construction sectors. Abigail Hubert advises clients on the full range of employment issues relating to reorganisations and overseas outsourcings. Jonathan Insley is also proficient in all employment-related aspects of corporate transactional work, and is a key contact for local authorities.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Great team, very professional and deliver everything to the highest of standards. ’
‘Clare Barlow is amazing, so helpful and professional, we couldn't live without her.’
‘We are situated in the EU and work closely with Birketts when our clients are in need of UK employment law advice.'
- 'They are transparent in the services offered, and a realistic timeline is provided. Most importantly, the quality of the work delivered is high.'
‘The partners and associates are easy to approach and quick responses/ follow-ups are given.'
‘Friendly, pragmatic, and commercial advice. ’
‘Abigail Hubert is extremely diligent, commercial and pragmatic in her advice. She is our go-to lawyer when we have employment law queries. ’
‘Birketts' employment team is genuinely exceptional. They are very well organised, and offer a fantastic service to clients. They provide realistic legal advice and have first-class client care. ’
Key clients
- OCS Group UK Limited
- Anderson Group
- Iveco Retail Limited
- Beresford Group Limited
- Brady Technologies Limited
- Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited
- CNH Industrial N.V.
- Broxbourne Borough Council
- Databricks UK Limited
- FTP Industrial SpA
- Harlow District Council
- Jablite Limited
- Kalibrate Technologies Plc
- Maldon District Council
- Midland Chilled Foods Limited
- Milsom Hotels Limited
- Readie Construction Limited
- Redpath Deilmann UK
- Total Protection (Management Services) Limited
- VVB Engineering (UK) Limited
- Woking Borough Council
- Hanover Investors Management LLP
- Havens Hospices
- Autoprotect (MBI) Ltd
- Autotest Limited
- Briddge Legal and Finance
- Brentwood Borough Council
- Commodity Centre Limited
- Custom Security Solutions Ltd
- Direct Commercial Limited
- Flagstone Financial Management Ltd
- Granarolo SpA
- Granarolo (UK) Limited
- HHB Communications Limited
- J Reddington Ltd
- Lemon Groundwork Solutions Ltd
- Matterlab Ltd
- Metas Group
- M.W. Beer & Co. Limited
- Paris Partnership
- Seetec Business Technology Centre Limited
- Woodlands Schools Limited
- W.P.T. Support Services Limited
- YFM Private Equity Limited
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Clare Barlow