Real Estate
UK Guide 2025 : East Anglia
Band 1
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We have one of the best regarded and largest dedicated property teams within any firm outside London, numbering over 100 specialists.
It is involved with all aspects of the construction and property industry and our work ranges from handling specific property and related transactions to advising on the property issues that arise in commercial transactions.
Our property lawyers are particularly experienced in dealing with development and investment, planning, secured lending, landlord and tenant, agricultural and residential property matters.
Commercial real estate acquisitions are often dealt with in the broader context of major transactions such as company acquisitions or re-organisations. Our team works closely with the firm's specialist corporate team to ensure that our clients are given the best possible advice appropriate to each transaction.
Our lawyers come from a range of backgrounds, including major City practices, other major national and regional firms, industry and local government and include individuals with construction, planning and commercial expertise. The depth and range of expertise means the team can work together in major and complex transactions on cost effective terms, providing our clients with true value for money.
Chambers Review
Birketts is well-known for its established practice and strength across the region, with offices in Ipswich, Norwich, Chelmsford and Cambridge. The team is respected for its considerable experience working with both public and private sector clients on high-value residential and commercial developments and acquisitions, with additional specialisation in strategic land schemes. Birketts is frequently involved in property transactions relating to the utilities, pharmaceutical, ecclesiastical and retail sectors.
Work Highlights
- Birketts assisted Food Enterprise Park with the site assembly, infrastructure and plot disposals of the new Food Enterprise Park in Norwich.
Strengths
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"The team that we work with at Birketts is highly skilled at negotiating complex agreements and distilling technical information to ensure that its advice is clear, succinct and straightforward."
"The Birketts team is excellent at grappling complex matters and handling client instructions in a pragmatic way."
"It is always on top of the matter at hand. The quality of the service and technical expertise is always excellent, and it always makes sure to take a commercial viewpoint and pragmatic approach."
"It is an exceptional firm with expertise in all areas, such that it is able to provide a 'one stop shop' to meet all needs."
"I find it reassuring that the solicitors I have dealt with at Birketts are sufficiently experienced and have demonstrated astuteness and good commercial awareness in representing us in their advice."
"The team that we work with at Birketts is highly skilled at negotiating complex agreements and distilling technical information to ensure that its advice is clear, succinct and straightforward."
"The Birketts team is excellent at grappling complex matters and handling client instructions in a pragmatic way."
"It is always on top of the matter at hand. The quality of the service and technical expertise is always excellent, and it always makes sure to take a commercial viewpoint and pragmatic approach."
"It is an exceptional firm with expertise in all areas, such that it is able to provide a 'one stop shop' to meet all needs."
"I find it reassuring that the solicitors I have dealt with at Birketts are sufficiently experienced and have demonstrated astuteness and good commercial awareness in representing us in their advice."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Schwer heads the property division at Birketts and also sits on the firm's partnership board. Based in Ipswich, his experience includes acting for residential and commercial property developers on land acquisitions, joint venture agreements and portfolio management.
"Chris Schwer is excellent to work with."
Kath Herbert is head of Birketts' Cambridge office. She advises on development-related matters, such as land transactions, promotion agreements and collaboration agreements, acting for landowners and developers.
"Kath Herbert is very well-regarded."
Cameron Barlow leads the real estate investment group at Birketts from the firm's Norwich office. He advises on acquisitions, disposals and leasing, among other commercial property matters.
Melissa Loucas leads the property team in Norwich and has a notable focus on property matters related to the retail sector and the motor industry.
Paul is a partner at Birketts who specialises in larger scale investment acquisitions and disposals. He advises across the commercial property spectrum for institutional, corporate and developer clients.
"We have consistently been impressed with Paul Squire's usability, attention to detail and commercial aptitude."
"He is great and sensible. He tries to get the job done without fuss and with lots of commerciality."
Ipswich-based Stuart Raven acts for clients, including developers and investors, on lease agreements, land transactions and mixed-use development projects.
"Stuart Raven's grip on what we're doing is strong and he knows how we like to work."
"Stuart is very good."
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