Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
‘The team, particularly Gavin Acheson and Andrew Shepherdson, have the ideal mix of deep and broad knowledge and expertise, as well as knowing when to be conciliatory AND when to be aggressive in negotiations. To my experience they have total mastery of their field of practice.’
‘Gavin Acheson taught me so very much about the intricacies of UK real estate law and Andrew Shepherdson was the ideal sherpa for navigating the process. I would leap at the opportunity to work with them and this firm again.’
‘Very high quality, commercially-focused and City-quality advice at very competitive prices.’
‘Simon Keen is absolutely excellent. Incredibly responsive, great judgment, and truly expert in his field. Very happy to stick his neck out and give a clear view which always has the business's objectives front and centre.'
‘The team leader Gemma Goddard is an excellent communicator and will always make herself available. The team have a deep knowledge of property law and can direct to other legal departments within Birketts if necessary. The company uses the very latest technology to simplify processes where they can which helps speed up the transaction element of the process. I often meet with the team to discuss projects we are delivering to make sure the team resources are in place when required. The relationship is long term and the service provided is fantastic.’
‘Kath Herbert has extraordinary depth of experience in strategic land matters which really help create a clear picture for all parties involved. Gemma Goddard is highly experienced in Pre-Let, Pre-sale, investment sale, lease renewal, landlord and tenant work and is always looking for the most straightforward solution to complex issues. Richard Pearce undertakes more transactional work but acts swiftly and updates regularly. ’
‘The team is extremely knowledgeable, very competent with an eye for the appropriate detail and extremely responsive to this client's requirements.’
‘Both Gemma Goddard and Julia Harlock are knowledgeable and tenacious. They understand how we, as a client, function, e.g the ever-changing set of deadlines imposed by our respective customers and stakeholders and therefore flexible and proactive just as we require all our strategic partners to be.’
‘The team are all professional and approachable. They are able to deal with any questions we have no matter how small in layman's terms so we are able to understand the legal terms that can be more complicated. Collaboration with the team is great, we have monthly calls to discuss progress to make sure the work is on track and any potential issues with tenants etc can be picked up early. As well as good communication throughout the transaction. We deal with a team at different levels and all professional and helpful.’
Clients clés
- London Borough of Lewisham
- London Borough of Newham
- Uttlesford District Council
- Church Commissioners for England
- Welbeck Strategic Land
- News Corporation
- Evercore Partners International LLP
- Caterham Cars
- Pigeon
- Melrose & Morgan
Points forts
- Advised the Church Commissioners for England on all aspects of the negotiation and implementation of several joint venture arrangements for the delivery of residential and commercial development across their strategic land portfolio.
- Advised Anglia Ruskin University on all property aspects of their strategically important merger with Writtle University College involving a 170 acre site and significant enhancements to the University’s overall educational offering.
- Advising News UK on their commercial property in England and Wales, including in particular on the management of their London HQ and a complex transaction to facilitate the exit of one subtenant and the entry of another into the building.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Gavin Acheson
Simon Keen
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Gemma Goddard
Claudia Haisman-Green
Dwight Patten
Responsable de la pratique
Katherine (Kath) Herbert
Autres avocats clés
Gavin Acheson; Claudia Haisman-Green; Simon Keen; Dwight Patten; Helen Stewart; Gemma Goddard; Richard Pearce; Julia Harlock