Operating out of Leicester and Lincoln, Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s corporate offering encompasses a range of transactional matters, with healthcare and financial services companies being the most prominent on the firm’s client roster. In Leicester, practice head Lisa Botterill leads on M&A matters and advises on tax structuring issues, areas in which Charley McEvoy also frequently assists. In Lincoln, Michael Squirrell is active in advising on acquisitions, with his broad caseload covering cross-border deals across the legal and IT industries.
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Testimonials
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- 'The primary solicitor we work with is Michael Squirrel in the Lincoln office. He has a tenacity and attention to deal which is very rare to find among his peers.'
- 'I have instructed Shakespeare Martineau's Corporate and Commercial department on a number of business acquisition matters and couldn't be happier with the service I have received. There is real strength in depth across the firm.'
Key clients
- Shield Engineering Group
- Langdale Group
Work highlights
Advised Minerest Motors Limited on the sale of its Loughborough Kia dealership to TMS Motor Group.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Lisa Botterill
Other key lawyers
Charley McEvoy; Michael Squirrell