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Learn more about this important update. 16 January 2025 5 min read Announcing Katie Elsdon’s qualification as solicitor Birkett Long News News Birkett Long is delighted to announce that Katie Elsdon has officially qualified as a solicitor. 10 January 2025 2 min read Celebrating success and opportunity: Promotions at Birkett Long in 2024 Birkett Long News News Reflecting on 2024, Birkett Long celebrated the promotions of several team members, recognising their dedication and expertise. 19 December 2024 2 min read Birkett Long: Business and Community Highlights from 2024 Birkett Long in the Community News 2024 has been a year of growth, community engagement, and recognition at Birkett Long. Here, we reflect on a rewarding year. 19 December 2024 4 min read End of year reflection: Key legal moments of 2024 Birkett Long News News 2024 saw key legal developments, from AI advancements to inheritance tax changes, shaping the year ahead. 19 December 2024 7 min read Birkett Long assists Pearl Automotive’s transition to employee ownership Birkett Long News News Pearl Automotive has transitioned to employee ownership with legal expertise provided by Tim Field at Birkett Long. 17 December 2024 2 min read 2024 SEND Tribunal data is published showing appeals increased by 55% Education News SEND Tribunal appeals rose 55% in 2023/24, with parents winning 95% of cases. Disability discrimination claims also increased. 13 December 2024 3 min read Tim Field appointed Head of Commercial at Birkett Long Birkett Long News News Birkett Long is delighted to announce Tim Field’s appointment as the new Head of Commercial. 12 December 2024 5 min read Load More
Karen Johnson discusses pet custody on BBC Essex Birkett Long News News What happens to pets when a relationship breaks down? 10 April 2025 3 min read
Supporting St Helena Hospice’s £40 Challenge Birkett Long News News Birkett Long is proud to sponsor the £40 Challenge in support of St Helena Hospice. 8 April 2025 2 min read
Supporting schools and families with SEND legal guidance Birkett Long News News Recent headlines highlight the financial challenges facing local councils, particularly in relation to SEND funding. 1 April 2025 3 min read
Trainee chats podcast: First episode Birkett Long News News In our first Trainee chats episode, two trainees share their experiences as they swap seats for the next three months. 27 March 2025 1 min read
Thomas Emmett - Finalist at the EducationInvestor Awards 2025 Birkett Long News News Thomas Emmett, Senior Associate and Head of Education at Birkett Long, has been named a finalist for the Legal Advisor of the Year at the EducationInvestor Awards 2025. 24 March 2025 1 min read
High Court provides important guidance on the Local Authority’s ‘absolute’ duty under section 42 of the Children and Families Act 2014 Education News The High Court confirms the local authority’s ‘absolute’ duty to secure special educational provision promptly. 30 January 2025 5 min read
Employment Rights Bill: Proposals and Committee Amendments Employment News The Employment Rights Bill is advancing, with key amendments on domestic abuse leave, extended paternity, and carer protections. 22 January 2025 6 min read
Birkett Long: Finalists at LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025 Birkett Long News News We are delighted to be named finalists for the Wellbeing Award at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025. 16 January 2025 2 min read
Upper Tribunal provides important guidance on the First Tier Tribunal’s role in appeals related to Education, Health and Care Plans Education News The Upper Tribunal clarifies the First Tier Tribunal’s role in EHC plan appeals. Learn more about this important update. 16 January 2025 5 min read
Announcing Katie Elsdon’s qualification as solicitor Birkett Long News News Birkett Long is delighted to announce that Katie Elsdon has officially qualified as a solicitor. 10 January 2025 2 min read
Celebrating success and opportunity: Promotions at Birkett Long in 2024 Birkett Long News News Reflecting on 2024, Birkett Long celebrated the promotions of several team members, recognising their dedication and expertise. 19 December 2024 2 min read
Birkett Long: Business and Community Highlights from 2024 Birkett Long in the Community News 2024 has been a year of growth, community engagement, and recognition at Birkett Long. Here, we reflect on a rewarding year. 19 December 2024 4 min read
End of year reflection: Key legal moments of 2024 Birkett Long News News 2024 saw key legal developments, from AI advancements to inheritance tax changes, shaping the year ahead. 19 December 2024 7 min read
Birkett Long assists Pearl Automotive’s transition to employee ownership Birkett Long News News Pearl Automotive has transitioned to employee ownership with legal expertise provided by Tim Field at Birkett Long. 17 December 2024 2 min read
2024 SEND Tribunal data is published showing appeals increased by 55% Education News SEND Tribunal appeals rose 55% in 2023/24, with parents winning 95% of cases. Disability discrimination claims also increased. 13 December 2024 3 min read
Tim Field appointed Head of Commercial at Birkett Long Birkett Long News News Birkett Long is delighted to announce Tim Field’s appointment as the new Head of Commercial. 12 December 2024 5 min read