Birketts LLP

Birketts LLP‘ ’extremely knowledgeable‘ litigation team has a prominent base in Ipswich, however the practice maintains a solid cross-office presence in the region. The group is jointly led by the ’tenacious‘ Josh Ripman and Matthew Atkins, both based in Ipswich, and Cambridge-based partner Laurence Weeks. The team routinely acts for local, national and international private companies and individuals in a broad spectrum of contentious matters, often in the maritime, education, transport, defense and procurement arenas. Ceri Rogers often acts in complex disputes before the High Court, and the ’extremely efficient and knowledgeable‘ Hayley Songhurst handles breaches of covenant matters and disputes arising from the sale of businesses. Phillippa O’Neill joined the team from Buckles Law in October 2025.