Martin Hopkins has taken on the role of Managing Partner as of 1 June. He will replace Adrian Livesley who is stepping down after 9 years in the post and 40 years at the firm. The firm’s Chairman, David Wisbey, also steps down, making way for...

Managing Partner of leading Essex Law firm stepping down and handing over the reins Managing Partner stepping down after 9 years in the post and 40 years at the firm. In those 9 years, Birkett Long has shifted from a traditional law firm into a modern...

  Birkett Long is delighted to welcome solicitor, Lucy Birch, to its divorce and family team. Lucy’s role involves advising on all aspects of private family law, including divorce and separation, children matters, injunctive proceedings and...

  This month John Morgan celebrates 50 years in the legal profession. It is an amazing achievement and a milestone that shows the respect he earns from his clients, contributing to a career of distinction and longevity. This year also marks 10...

A new initiative for Writtle University College, The WUC Equine Academy, is aimed at supporting talented riders for one academic year whilst studying for any higher education award at Writtle University College. Leading Essex law firm, Birkett Long, has...

A trainee solicitor at leading Essex law firm, Birkett Long, has seen his hard work and commitment recognised as he moves up the ranks to become a fully qualified solicitor. David Feakins has completed over nine years of learning and training to become a...

Law firm, Birkett Long, has announced the appointment of Perdeep Grewal as a solicitor in its Chelmsford office. A construction and dispute resolution specialist, Perdeep advises shareholders, directors and SMEs on shareholder disputes, debt recovery...

Rachel Leech, a solicitor in the Court of Protection and Inheritance Disputes Team at law firm Birkett Long, has been appointed as trustee for the Helen Rollason Cancer charity. A charity dedicated to supporting people whose lives have been touched by...

Law firm, Birkett Long, has announced the appointment of Veronika Koenig-Roach as a solicitor in its Basildon office. Veronika advises on commercial and corporate law, but will also be specialising in technology and IP law. She has substantial experience in...

Experienced solicitor, Karen Johnson, has joined the Divorce and Family team at leading Essex law firm Birkett Long LLP. Karen joins Birkett Long’s Colchester office from law firm Breeze and Wyles in Hertfordshire – where she was head of the...

Solicitor Jemma Jones has joined Birkett Long’s Colchester residential property team. Jemma qualified as a solicitor in 2015 and has worked at well-respected firms across Essex and Suffolk, so she knows the area well. Jemma will be based at the...

Community focused staff at Essex law firm, Birkett Long, have raised over £19,329 for the UK’s leading dementia charity, Alzheimer’s Society. Each year the firm, which has offices in Colchester, Chelmsford and Basildon, chooses a...

Francesca Cozens, a member of Birkett Long’s South Essex Divorce and Family Team based in the Chelmsford office, has been promoted to Associate. Francesca, 38, studied at Warwick University and has been qualified for over 10 years. She has always...

Birkett Long has promoted two members of staff to its now 26 strong partnership. Associate, Ben Parmenter , and Head of HR, Joann Kebbell , bring the number of partners to 26 following their promotion.    Birkett Long’s Chairman,...

Bruce Ballard, a member of the Wills, Trusts and Probate Team, is retiring after a 45 year career as a lawyer at Birkett Long. We look back at an extraordinary colleague’s work, and how the profession has changed. Adrian Livesley, Managing Partner,...

Molly Frankham, a Colchester dispute resolution solicitor, has been appointed as the latest trustee of Outhouse East, an Essex charity offering support and information to the LGBT+ community. Outhouse East aims to provide support to individuals and...

Corporate, commercial and employment law expert Alan Massenhove has joined leading Essex law firm Birkett Long, adding his experience to its renowned Business Team. Alan, who has worked in the legal profession for 23 years, is based at Birkett Long’s...

What is STEP? The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) is a global professional association for practitioners who specialise in family inheritance and succession planning. Full STEP members are recognised as experts in their field, with proven...

Solicitor Ben Parmenter has qualified as a Notary Public, becoming one of just 800 members of the oldest and smallest branch of the legal profession in England and Wales. Ben, 41, who is Head of Wills, Trusts and Probate at Birkett Long’s Colchester...

Thriving south Essex football club Bowers & Pitsea has been given a boost with leading law firm Birkett Long coming on board as a sponsor.   The club’s 1st team was promoted to the Isthmian League Division 1 North in 2016 and came a...