UK Guide 2026 : East Anglia
Ranked Individual
Provided by Birketts LLP
Our award-winning Regulatory and Corporate Defence Team comprises solicitors, barristers, practical experts and paralegals. Our team partners with both corporate and individual clients, supporting them through every stage of their case and offering the highest standard of advice and representation.
Led by Partner and Barrister Matthew Gowen, who is named as a leading individual in Legal 500 and recommended by Chambers and Partners, the team has achieved nationwide rankings in Chambers and Partners for health and safety and transport regulatory. The team is also band one in Chambers and Partners in crime and licensing.
Specialist Areas
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Birketts is a leading firm that provides criminal defence from both its Norwich and Ipswich locations. The team takes private instructions on matters ranging from motoring offences through to complex cases of assault, theft and drugs conspiracy. The group has a number of qualified barristers in its ranks.
Provided by Chambers
The professionalism and teamwork were exemplary, and I couldn’t fault the support I received at any stage.
They are easily accessible, friendly and efficient.
Provided by Chambers
Julie Gowland is an experienced criminal defence practitioner who represents clients upon arrest as well as in the courts. She handles sexual and driving offences as well as financial crime cases.
Julie was always personable, caring and professional.
Crime
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Julie Gowland
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