What the team is known for

Highly regarded regional firm with a deep bench of lawyers handling the full spectrum of corporate and private equity matters. Experienced in acting on acquisitions and disposals for a range of national and international clients, in addition to offering market-recognised expertise in advising early-stage technology companies. Expertise also covers transactions across a wide variety of other sectors including agriculture, transport and energy. Continued involvement in cross-border transactions involving Europe and the USA.

Strengths

One client describes Birketts as a "premier firm" and reports being "extremely impressed" by the lawyers' "high level of expertise."

Another client says: "They were reliable, transparent, responsive and flexible."

A source adds: "They're very experienced and commercially aware with a good number of specialists."

Work highlights

Acted for UltraSoc Technology on its equity fund-raising from eCapital, Seraphim and existing investors.

Notable practitioners

Adam Jones advises on corporate matters including share sale transactions. He is well regarded for his strong practice acting on behalf of clients in the automotive industry and for family-owned businesses.

Adrian Possener has broad transactional experience, with notable work advising public companies on significant deals.
"Adrian is a standout partner."

Adrian Seagers is head of the firm's corporate department and specialises in private equity work.
"He is commercially aware, astute and highly experienced."

James Allen has comprehensive experience in transactional work. He advises on sales and strategic acquisitions for clients in a wide range of sectors.
"He presents information in a way that I am able to make decisions while not getting caught up in unnecessary detail." "He's a problem solver, incredibly bright and really good at negotiating."

Mark Henry 's practice includes handling banking and insolvency matters. He is noted for his specialist corporate knowledge in the automotive sector.
"Mark is commercially-orientated and creative." "When you're working with him there's no slack - he does what needs to be done."

Nick Burt is recognised for acting on corporate transactions including acquisitions and disposals. He has additional expertise in private equity investments.
"He has been very attentive and responsive. He has a good understanding of our business, our requirements and what our priorities are."

Highly experienced practitioner Nigel Thompson specialises in acting for clients in the IT sector on corporate transactions. His work includes advising on acquisitions and disposals.