James Woolstenhulme > Shakespeare Martineau LLP > Birmingham, England > Lawyer Profile

Shakespeare Martineau LLP
NO 1 COLMORE SQUARE
BIRMINGHAM
B4 6AA
England

Work Department

Dispute Resolution

Position

Partner

Career

James is an expert in managing and resolving complex disputes and guiding his clients through commercial problems so that they can focus on their business.

James specialises in resolving complex disputes through the Courts and using alternative dispute resolution, including mediation. James also represents clients in international arbitrations. His practice covers contractual and shareholder disputes, professional negligence and cases involving injunctions.

Lawyer Rankings

West Midlands > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Birmingham

(Leading individuals)

James WoolstenhulmeShakespeare Martineau LLP

The ‘always strategic, efficient, and effective’ team at Shakespeare Martineau LLP has a ‘well-deserved reputation for doing a superb job in a thoroughly decent way’. Areas of focus for the group include shareholder disputes, warranty claims, contractual claims, data protection, and professional negligence. Barry Jervis leads the team and is commended for having the ‘right blend of pragmatism, bullishness, and decency’. Ben Humphreys is also key to the team and he is noted for his ‘fine intellect and sharp analysis.’ James Woolstenhulme is described by one client as ‘fearless’ and is particularly recommended for shareholder disputes, injunctions, and procurement issues.