Law firm Birketts has announced the appointment of five new partners.

Damocles Merry, Salim Somjee, Helen Garner and Simon Oats join the corporate team, while Phil Brown joins the residential development team.

Chief executive Jonathan Agar commented: 'We are delighted to welcome our new partners to Birketts. I have no doubt that individually they will play a significant role in Birketts’ continuing success and growth. Collectively, their vast experience will be invaluable in enhancing our client offering.'

Senior partner Chris Schwer added: 'These appointments demonstrate our commitment to delivering next level law. Bringing a wealth of experience, they will ensure Birketts is well positioned for future growth in 2025.'

Birketts has offices in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. It advises businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: property, corporate services, litigation and private client advisory.

 

Pictured above: Top row (l-r) - Helen Garner, Salim Somjee and Simon Oats. Bottom row (l-r) - Damocles Merry, Jonathan Agar and Phil Brown

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