Birketts LLP routinely leverages the strength of the firm's private client and court of protection team. In Chelmsford, practice co-head Daden Hunt’s areas of specialism include professional negligence matters, while Rachel Leech’s workload consists of Inheritance Act claims, trust disputes and cases regarding the validity of wills. Norwich-based co-head Bernadette Baker, handles a broad range of complex and high-value claims, including cross-border disputes and estate administration matters. Amanda Smallcombe joined the group from Birkett Long LLP in May 2024, contributing her longstanding experience in proprietary estoppel claims and Court of Protection matters involving the conduct of attorneys.
Testimonials
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- 'The quality of the legal advice and service that we have received has been excellent.'
- 'Jenny Howe is clearly very experienced and skilled, which means we have strong trust in her judgement. Her letters are really excellent - right balance of firmness/assertiveness and positive problem-solving.'
- 'Bernadette Baker - very sensible and assured. Gets right to the heart of the issue.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daden Hunt, Bernadette Baker