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02 March 2026
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Birketts—Duncan Reed

Regulatory and corporate defence team expands with Bristol partner hire

Birketts has appointed Duncan Reed as a partner in its regulatory and corporate defence team. Based in the firm’s bristol office, he is the first hire for the team in the region and will lead the expansion of its specialism across the South West.

Reed brings more than 20 years’ experience in health and safety law, advising on regulatory compliance, product liability, food safety and consumer matters. He provides both contentious and non-contentious advice and, as a solicitor advocate, represents clients in regulatory prosecutions and investigations, as well as at inquests and public inquiries.

Matthew Gowen, partner and head of the regulatory and corporate defence team, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Duncan to our growing regulatory and corporate defence team. His expertise in health and safety law perfectly compliments the experience across the team… I am looking forward to working with him to expand our team further in the South West.’

Reed added: ‘I am very excited to be joining Birketts’ partnership in Bristol at such a key time of opportunity and growth… and continuing to provide excellent support to organisations and individuals facing regulatory investigations.’

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