Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : East Anglia
Band 1
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(01473) 232300About
Provided by Birketts LLP
Birketts’ team of over 50 lawyers is engaged in litigation and the management of commercial disputes.
Our lawyers routinely conduct litigation in the High Court and the Court of Appeal as well as engaging in commercial arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Our opponents are typically major London and international law firms. We have strong links with proven junior and leading counsel in leading London commercial chambers.
Our expertise extends across all areas of commercial activity, from contracts for the provision of goods and services with the public or private sector, through to complex intellectual property and technology agreements, joint ventures, outsourcing arrangements and agency and distribution issues both in the UK, and cross border. We also ensure that our clients are aware of the regulatory issues applicable to their business practices, such as consumer protection, product liability, data protection and privacy and competition laws.
Given the firm's strong international connections and its wide client base, our work will often include working with our clients' own overseas advisors, or coordinating with lawyers and tax advisors through our international network (the Integrated Advisory Group - IAG) to enable our clients' legal needs to be addressed in whichever jurisdiction they may arise.
Chambers Review
Birketts is a market-leading practice experienced in supporting clients through a myriad of commercial disputes. The firm acts for foreign and domestic corporations in high-value litigation including breach of contract and unfair prejudice claims. It also acts in shareholder disputes and on contentious financial matters where fraud is alleged. The team is active across a broad range of sectors including media, construction, energy and technology.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Birketts team has wide-ranging expertise and is very professional and timely in all matters."
"Birketts' solicitors are extremely knowledgeable and experienced. Their client-handling skills are second to none."
"The Birketts team has wide-ranging expertise and is very professional and timely in all matters."
"Birketts' solicitors are extremely knowledgeable and experienced. Their client-handling skills are second to none."
Notable Practitioners
Laurence Weeks heads the Birketts commercial disputes team from the firm's Cambridge office. He is recognised for his strong litigation practice, particularly with regard to disputes concerning breaches of contract and insolvency.
"Laurence is one of the best litigators out there. He is very commercially aware and acts in the client's best interests at all times."