Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s team, noted for its ’exemplary professionalism’, handles disputes across a broad range of industries, with particular activity in the commercial energy and higher education sectors. Key practitioner Daniel Jennings has a solid track record in international arbitrations, while Jonathan Stork is known for his work in the agricultural sector. Alex Ryan handles a range of contractual, corporate, and business protection matters, and the team is well-supported by Simran Kang.
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Testimonials
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‘Exemplary professionalism and specialist expertise, with impressive effectiveness at ensuring their clients' interests are protected against powerful third parties. An exceptional law firm by any measure.’
‘Good availability in the region of good quality and very experienced litigators. ’
‘Jonathan Stork is now a very experienced partner. A tough opponent. ’
‘Daniel Jennings is at the forefront of the firm’s offering. Simran Kang is one to watch - gets through an enormous amount of work with precision.’
‘Alex Ryan is very knowledgeable & hard working ’
‘The team was very patient and flexible in working around my busy schedule. They took time to sit with me to prepare my written evidence and further time to prepare for the subsequent High Court Hearing, which we won.’
‘Attention-to-detail and scrutiny of historical documents, which proved highly valuable to the case.’
‘Daniel Jennings has an exceptional eye for detail and is very knowledgeable.'
Key clients
- Purplebricks Group Plc
- Hitachi Energy Ltd
- Npower Business Solutions
- Sever Trent Green Power Limited
- Whitworth Bros. Limited
- National Grid Plc
- Eon Energy
- Bath College
- Zentra Group Plc
- Bamford Trust Plc
Work highlights
Acting for the client and its members in a large, multi-party claim in respect of damage caused to potato crops in storage following the application of a product intended to preserve the crops until sale.
Acting for eight respondents in complex High Court proceedings and subsequently before the Court of Appeal in a claim by majority shareholders and funders in an engineering project manufacturing BMW engines.
Acting for an international security provider in cross-jurisdictional action to enforce restrictive covenants against a prospective employer and protection of business interest.
Lawyers
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Other key lawyers
Daniel Jennings; Jonathan Stork; Alex Ryan; Simran Kang