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Birkett Long

It's not just about knowing the law.

Our specialist lawyers, attorneys, independent financial advisers and HR specialists work in dedicated teams to offer clients the full range of legal advice, in business or at home.

Solicitors & lawyers in Essex, London & Europe

Birkett Long is focused on people – our clients, our employees, our business partners and those in our local communities.

Business Law

At Birkett Long, we understand that every business is different and comprehensive legal services are needed for your business.

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Personal Law

Our expert solicitors understand that your personal life can be complicated. Getting everything in order is one less thing to think about.

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Our Sectors

It goes without saying that different sectors have individual, and specialist, legal needs and issues.

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Media

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Drinking (and driving?) over the festive period

Driving Offences Blog

As Christmas parties ramp up, drink-driving campaigns follow. Learn about UK limits, penalties, and how spiked drinks affect legal outcomes.

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Glossary of terms

This glossary explains common legal words and phrases to help you understand legal language.

At Birkett Long, we know legal terms can be confusing. That's why we created the glossary — to define the terminology and help you navigate legal matters.

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Publications

On this page, you'll find legal news, publications, reports and Birkett Long newsletters.

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"I can’t thank and recommend Birkett Long enough for helping me with some recent legal issues and creating a will. Their service was excellent and advice was clear and easy to understand and they were more than happy to answer any questions I had."

John

Friendly and professional team. Outstanding service with excellent levels of communication maintained. -Legal 500 2024

Efficient, knowledgeable and approachable. Appreciated the thorough and complete advice. -Legal 500 2024

A really strong, very approachable and cohesive team of hardworking commercial solicitors, with good legal knowledge. Fully focused on the needs of the client, taking the time to look beyond the legal issues and considering what the practical implications are for our business. The team provides clear and specific communication and has an agile can-do outlook. Extremely impressed by their work and commitment. - Legal 500 2024

Thank you so much for your assistance and time spent obtaining payment on my behalf which as you know I spent months trying on my own to no avail, it has been great to work with you and thank you for keeping us informed the whole way through the process, I would not hesitate to use your services again or recommend you to others. CJ’s Decorating – Painting Solutions.

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