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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- 'Michael Squirrell stands out as a leader in his field. His encyclopaedic legal knowledge is matched only by his acute commercial acumen, scything through complex legal issues to deliver smart, responsive and practical legal advice.'
- '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.'
- 'The team of individuals that our business deal with are super flexible and always available for advice, whether it be a quick call or an hour's discussion. Work is carried out pragmatically and efficiently, too.'
- 'Lisa Botterill is a stand-out partner, leading from the front with great energy and commitment to getting all of our projects completed on time and without fuss or waffle.'
- ' They quickly bring in necessary internal parties to solve and advise on problems. Further, where they need international partner firms, they bring those to the fore promptly.'
Key clients
- Shield Engineering Group
- Langdale Group
- Minerest Motors Limited
- HSBC Bank plc
- Shareholders of Anthony James Insurance Brokers Limited
- Bostik Limited
- Jasmine Healthcare Limited
- rePLANET Limited
- Boda Group Limited
Work highlights
Advised Minerest Motors Limited on the sale of its Loughborough Kia dealership to TMS Motor Group.
Acting for Copely Development Limited on its acquisition of the business of Colex International Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Lisa Botterill
Other key lawyers
Charley McEvoy; Michael Squirrell