17 Oct 2025

Birketts Appointed to £45 Million London Universities Purchasing Consortium Legal Services Framework

"Birketts, a UK Top 50 law firm, has been appointed to the £45 million London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) 2025 Legal Services Framework, specifically for Lot 1B, which will last until September 2028 with a potential extension to 2030. This appointment allows Birketts to provide legal services to various universities, colleges, and not-for-profit organizations in sectors such as education, arts, and charity. The firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services, including commercial contracts and employment law. Abigail Trencher, Partner and Education Team lead, expressed excitement about the appointment, highlighting Birketts' expertise in supporting the education sector."

In a recent transaction, UK Top 50 law firm Birketts participated in the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) 2025 Legal Services Framework, assisting a diverse range of universities, colleges of higher and further education, as well as not-for-profit organizations in various sectors including education, arts, science, charity, and the wider public sector. The transaction involves Birketts being appointed to Lot 1B of the £45 million LUPC framework, which will be operational until 30 September 2028, with a potential extension to 30 September 2030. This appointment allows Birketts to provide a comprehensive suite of legal services, including commercial contracts, corporate tax, commercial litigation, employment, immigration, commercial property, and data protection, among others. The press release highlights Abigail Trencher as a Partner and the Education Team lead at Birketts, who expressed the firm's enthusiasm for the appointment and its commitment to delivering expert legal support to LUPC members. No additional lawyers or their specific practice areas were mentioned in the press release.
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