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Birkett Long LLP

0330 818 3060
4.9/5
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Based in Essex, with offices in Chelmsford, Basildon and Colchester, Birkett Long is focused on people – our clients, our employees, our business partners and those in our local communities. In 2021, we opened a European office in Malta, ensuring our clients continue to be in the best position in Europe following Brexit. Read more...

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Birkett Long LLP
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1 Amphora Place
Colchester
CO3 3WG

2nd Floor, Hyatt Place
Chelmsford
CM1 1SW

1 Amphora Place
Colchester
CO3 3WG

2nd Floor, Hyatt Place
Chelmsford
CM1 1SW

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Available lawyers at Birkett Long LLP

Chloe Walker

5.0 out of 5
(23)
Chartered Legal Executive

Samantha Randall

4.7 out of 5
(9)
Solicitor

Bethany Wrightson

5.0 out of 5
(6)
Executive Private Client Assistant

Natalie Smith

5.0 out of 5
(6)
Solicitor

Alison Bear

5.0 out of 5
(5)
Legal Executive

Dorjan Myrtja

5.0 out of 5
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Ben Parmenter

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(2)
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Benjamin Molyneux

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Alan Massenhove

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Kerry Hull

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Aimee Phillips

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Alice Barnes

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Amy Scott

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Beth Wade

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Bhavini Kalaria

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How Birkett Long LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 94%
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

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As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Birkett Long LLP. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 3%
Overpriced 13%
About Right 83%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 99%
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You can use this data to see how Birkett Long LLP performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

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"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 99%
No 1%

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outcome of matter

This firm - 99%
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The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 99%
No 1%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Birkett Long LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Locally

Nationally

Consumer
1st / 6
79th / 4553
Company & Commercial
1st / 6
104th / 4337
Housing & Property
1st / 8
82nd / 4225
Family Law
1st / 7
28th / 3834
Wills, Trusts & Probate
1st / 6
34th / 3487
Commercial Property
1st / 7
70th / 3295
Employment
1st / 6
86th / 3083
Regulations
1st / 5
43rd / 2540
Crime/ Criminal Defence
1st / 2
59th / 2098
Immigration
1st / 2
105th / 2004
Money & Tax
1st / 5
50th / 1839
Professional Negligence
1st / 4
49th / 1189
IT & Intellectual Property
1st / 4
28th / 1049
Dispute Resolution
1st / 4
76th / 1035
Welfare & Benefits
1st / 2
40th / 817
Agriculture
1st / 3
27th / 607
Construction
1st / 2
27th / 580
Driving offences
1st / 2
31st / 371
Education
1st / 9
4th / 263

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    607

  • Very Good

    15

  • Average

    0

  • Poor

    1

  • Awful

    6

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Dirk Paterson
Employment

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Matter Type:

Settlement Agreements

Dirk Paterson

April 14, 2025

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settlement agreement

I thought the solicitor was responsive and quick to act. she explained things well. However, I was concerned that the initial letter to my employer was not run past me for tone and contents. There were a couple of errors in the letter which I would have corrected and in addition, I would not have allowed it to take such a confrontational tone. I believe that both the tone of the letter and inaccuracies put my employer into a defensive position resulting in me not getting the payout which was being asked for. I believe it also caused me considerable anxiety in the process. I would have expected much better negotiating skills and techniques.

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Anibal
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Anibal

March 13, 2025

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Professional and friendly service.

Both, my wife and I needed to draft Wills and contacted Birkett Long LLP for this work. We worked with Natalie and I must say, we were really pleased with her level of professionalism and ease of approach. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her or the firm and if needed, I will definitely reach out for them again.

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tom
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Probate

tom

March 12, 2025

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Probate

Approached Birkett Long as had good reviews. Natalie dealt with our instruction which was obtaining grant of letters of administration. She came to my mother’s house for the appointment was very understanding professional and good listener. Natalie dealt with application efficiently response times were good.

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VERONICA cowley
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

VERONICA cowley

March 10, 2025

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Wills and associated issues

Excellent picked up on all potential issues and supplied or arranged solutions

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

February 21, 2025

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Great team, highly professional and knowledgeable!

I have never had a bad experience with Birkett Long. I was referred by Chloe Vertigen and have been with the firm since for all legal matters, very pleased!! They respond very quickly to enquiries and their prices are very reasonable, especially when you consider how good they are!

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Linda Boar
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Linda Boar

January 26, 2025

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Will and Trust Deed

Thank you to Chloe and Francis for your excellent service. My only reservation was the cost we had to pay but I guess that's the going rate for the top-notch service received.

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Chrissy Riley
Employment

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Settlement Agreements

Chrissy Riley

January 17, 2025

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Chrissy Riley Settlement Agreement

Samantha was very responsive and easy to deal with and made what could have been a difficult decision much easier. Thank you

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Diana Pierags
Family Law

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Divorce

Diana Pierags

January 06, 2025

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Revie of Services for Financial Divorce Settlement

I felt very supported throughout the whole process of the financial settlement.

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Irene
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Irene

November 11, 2024

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Excellent service

I have been dealing with Birkett Long for eleven years since the passing of my Mum. BL held my Mum's will and were helpful and courteous in passing the Will to us, her family. Their efficiency and compassion steered me towards using Birkett Long when making my own original and revised Wills. For my latest Will, I have dealt with Natalie who is extremely knowledgeable and has produced my latest Will within a very reasonable amount of time. Natalie explains everything very clearly, is very easy to approach with any queries/questions and always replies in a prompt and efficient manner. I really do appreciate the excellent service provided by Natalie and by Birkett Long

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Karen Sutterby
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Karen Sutterby

November 05, 2024

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Wills Month

Chloe was very professional but also incredibly friendly and helpful.

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Jackie

Jackie

January 27, 2022

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Excellent service, professional and efficient. Would definitely recommend

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carol

carol

February 08, 2020

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carol

made appointment to make a new will. Helpful efficient service. Would recommend services to family and friends.

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Tom

Tom

March 22, 2021

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We have used Alison Bear at Birkett Long for all of our conveyancing and have always been extremely happy with her work. In our most recent sale / purchase which was at no point straight forward she was nothing short of brilliant, she kept us updated, responded to various third parties extremely quickly at what must have been an incredibly busy time for solicitors with the stamp duty holiday deadline. We would certainly recommend Alison and Birkett Long for any conveyancing.

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patrick

patrick

February 25, 2021

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Friendly, efficient and knowledgeable!

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Spencer

Spencer

January 28, 2021

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Spencer

A few months ago I was contacted by Birkett Long asking me if I wished to review our joint wills. I put it off, hoping we could have a normal Christmas first. That didn't happen! I then went back to them and was invited to talk to David Feakins, a solicitor in the practice. As instructed by Boris the office was closed but David made all the arrangements to have Microsoft Teams meeting for my wife and I.
I think we all worry about how much it will cost to go to law but David made it quite clear up front how much the various options would cost and the fact that he wasn't charging by the minute for his time on line.
We now have two wills which I think will give the best deal for our beneficiaries and hopefully avoid swallowing up the whole estate in care home costs.
Incidentally he also gave me some free advice about LPAs which will save me a few bob!

Thanks David, and well done

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Birkett Long is here for good. It’s not just about knowing the law. It’s also about the impact we have on businesses and our communities. Based in Essex, we are focused on people – our clients, employees, business partners and those in our local communities. Our specialist lawyers, patent attorneys, independent financial advisers and HR specialists work in dedicated teams to offer clients the full range of advice, whether it’s in business or at home. In business: At Birkett Long, we understand that every business is different. It doesn’t matter if you are an international enterprise, a local firm or a new company just setting up, we know you need the best possible advice so that important decisions are straightforward and cost-effective. We want to help you achieve your objectives. We will invest time to work through every step as you build your business, advising on day to day legal issues, structure, business protection and property transactions, or simply being there when things don’t go the way you anticipated. Our aim is to maximise our contribution to the financial success of your business! At home: We’ll guide you through what can be a complex maze of procedures and rules without using legal jargon, allowing you to rest assured that your legal matter has been dealt with by experts. You will be kept informed every step of the way. We are upfront and honest about both progress and fees, so that there are no surprises.

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Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Consumer Rights
    • Dispute resolution - civil mediation
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
  • Education
    • Education
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Media and Sports
  • Family Law
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Leasehold properties
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Property Disputes
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Immigration
    • Asylum and Deportation
    • Citizenship
    • Visas
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • Insurance brokers
  • Welfare & Benefits
    • Mental Health

Business areas of law

  • Agriculture
    • Agricultural land for sale or development
    • Buying and selling a farm
    • Commercial contracts for farming businesses
    • Employment of farm workers
    • Equestrian property
    • Farm partnerships and corporate structures
    • Farming disputes
    • Veterinary negligence
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Intellectual Property
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Small businesses
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Construction
    • Building contracts and professional appointments
    • Construction
    • Construction and engineering dispute resolution
    • Contracts for the supply, installation and maintenance of specialist mechanical and electrical plant
    • Crane oversailing and scaffolding licences
    • Development agreements
    • Development loan facilities
    • Due diligence audits for banks and other financial institutions
    • Engineering contracts
    • Facility maintenance agreements
    • Framework agreements
    • Guarantees and bonds
    • In-house training
    • Warranties, third party rights and reliance letters
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Computer and IT Law
    • GDPR
    • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Regulations
    • Environment
    • Health and Safety
    • Licensing
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