Routinely acting for clients from the motor, food, and retail sectors, the team at Birketts LLP is ‘full of talent’, handling the full gamut of matters relating to commercial property transactions. The team is led by Steven Kay, who focuses on acting for housebuilders, and often advises on property finance. Chelmsford based practice head Grace Kerr is a specialist in strategic land transactions, often advising on acquisitions, disposals, and the management of investment property. Hannah Harbottle is noted for her niche expertise acting for charities and third sector clients.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The real estate team at Birketts is full of talent and there is a reason we continue to rely on them for almost all of our transactions.’

  • ‘David Springett is incredibly hands-on and works flat out to consistency achieve results for us. He is a brilliant representative for our business.’

  • ‘The team is approachable and professional at all times.’

  • ‘The property team is efficient and always has our best interests at the forefront of its advice.’

  • ‘Everyone plays their part in our property legal activity. They are all great sounding boards and will help to achieve solutions, resulting in transactions being completed.’

  • 'Adele Deane is incredibly proactive, and always explores all angles when a problem needs resolving. Her technical and planning knowledge is fantastic too.’
  • ‘Highly professional, able to deliver sound advice on complex matters at short notice covering a wide spectrum of disciplines.’

  • ‘ Hannah Harbottle genuinely cares about client issues and provides a personal touch seldom found in today's business world. ’

Key clients

  • Gates Group Limited
  • Kefco Sales Limited
  • Riduna Holdings Limited
  • Hollybrook Group
  • Anderson Design and Build Limited

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Grace Kerr, Steven Kay

Other key lawyers

Duncan Williamson, David Springett, Johanna Cope, Matthew Grindley, Hannah Harbottle, Adele Dean