Firm announces the opening of its seventh office
Birketts has announced the opening of a new office in Bristol. It will be the firm’s seventh office, adding to those in London, Sevenoaks, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich and Norwich.
Birketts has operated a ‘hub’ in Bristol since January 2021, which has acted as a collaborative space for its South West-based partners and lawyers. In line with the firm’s growth strategy and reflecting the dynamic South West economy, the firm will establish a full-service presence in Bristol in autumn 2024, providing business and private client services across the region, as well as in the UK and internationally.
The firm will be based in EQ, an office development just a short walk from Bristol Temple Meads train station. EQ is the first new-build office in Bristol which has committed to deliver net zero carbon in operation, in accordance with the UK Green Building Council’s framework approach.
The five partners leading the firm’s Bristol practice are: Tom Berisford (banking and finance); Deborah Carrivick (international private client), Stuart Cleak (real estate renewables), Dan Crockford and Alex Penberthy (shipping and international trade). These partners are joined by seven lawyers.
The office will focus on financial institutions, insurance, private wealth, renewables and clean energy, agribusiness, and shipping and international trade.
Jonathan Agar, chief executive at Birketts, said: ‘The opening of our Bristol office is a key step in Birketts’ growth trajectory and will further expand our network of offices in southern England. Our hub has been extremely successful and has laid the foundations for the introduction of our brand of Next Level Law to the South West.’
On behalf of the Bristol partners, Deborah said: ‘We have all lived and worked in Bristol for many years and are delighted that Birketts is formalising our presence in the city. We are also pleased to have secured an office space which aligns with the firm’s ESG strategy.
