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06 June 2014
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Abigail Trencher—Birketts

Partner promotion in Cambridge office

Birketts, the full service, top 100 UK law firm, based in the East of England, has announced the promotion of Abigail Trencher to partner, based  at its Cambridge office. 

Abigail, who joined the firm in 2008 and has headed up its employment team in Cambridge since that time, says: “I’m delighted to be made a partner at Birketts having assisted with the establishment of our Cambridge office during the last five years. I look forward to the additional challenges that my new role presents.”

Abigail assists employers with their employee relation issues and helps them avoid and resolve disputes with employees. She has particular expertise in advising education, charitable and public sector organisations, as well as clients within the private sector, on a range of employment issues.

Jonathan Agar, chief executive officer, for Birketts, says: “We are delighted to welcome Abigail to the partnership. Abigail has been a key member of the Cambridge office and its expansion over recent years, having led the employment practice there from inception. I am confident that this progress will accelerate under her leadership.”

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