Ben Buckton > Shakespeare Martineau LLP > Birmingham, England > Lawyer Profile

Ben is part of our Main and Exec Boards, and as Chief Marketing & People Officer (CMPO), he is responsible for our people, customer, commercial and marketing strategy.

Working closely with the CEO, CFO, CTO and the Managing Directors of each business unit; Ben is a key driver of our growth strategy – ensuring we make the right investments to develop our people, brands, clients, markets and innovations that unlock potential.

For us, the importance of our people and clients are so fundamentally intertwined, that we knew it made sense to strategically unite them. So that our values and ambitions translate into an excellent client-focused model that drives impressive outcomes. Ben is at the forefront of building and evolving our culture from the inside out – ensuring that we live our values, leverage our strengths and lead the way with our unique approach.

“I’m very fortunate to work with a team of incredibly talented and passionate people, who inspire me each and every day. With our unlimited ambitions for growth across our portfolio, it’s our culture and our strategy that guide our decisions and set us apart. I’m passionate about people – both colleagues and clients – and amazed by the richness, diversity, growth, innovation and opportunities our markets have. I love being part of a firm that encompasses all these things. “