Ruth Phillips > Shakespeare Martineau LLP > Birmingham, England > Lawyer Profile

Acting on behalf of multinational housing associations, universities and building contractors, the Shakespeare Martineau LLP practice regularly advises on construction documents and residential developments. The Birmingham-based team is led by Ruth Phillips, who specialises in drafting and negotiating all forms of building contracts and collateral warranties, whilst Alex Smith assists funders and developers. Laura Taylor is knowledgeable on complex disputes, and Adam Watson has experience in construction litigation.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP is reputed for the depth of expertise in the education sector, advising university and college clients on estates matters, governance and regulatory matters, employment, compliance, and in disputes. Smita Jamdar, who shares her time between Birmingham and London, leads the department. She is an expert in governance, regulatory, as well as student facing and constitutional matters. The Birmingham-based team comprises David Browne and Tom Long, covering employment; Clive Read and Ruth Phillips advise on real estate and construction matters; Catherine Rustomji whose emphasis is on charity matters and litigators Andrew Adams, Ben Humphreys and Catherine Savage. Joanna Forbes assists with regulatory and constitutional matters, while Geraldine Swanton‘s practice covers student complaints, data protection and education-related compliance matters. Anieka Sheppard specialises in consumer protection advice relating to students. The recent additions to the team, Mark Taylor, Helen Dyke and Selina Hinchliffe extended the firm’s reach.