Shakespeare Martineau LLP houses a versatile team capable of handling a wide range of matters, with particular recognition for its strong expertise in the energy and education industries. Practice head Tim Speed is an ‘experienced and highly-trusted operator’ and a noteworthy name for clients in the energy sector. Steven Skiba is highly proficient in shareholder and director disputes. Natalie Thorpe is noted for her broad ranging expertise, while Anton Letten regularly acts on professional negligence claims.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong team with excellent work, and a solid reputation in the market.’
‘Tim Speed is an experienced and highly-trusted operator in the market. Natalie Thorpe is an energetic and very diligent associate with really impressive judgement.’
'The team are easy to contact, always respond back to you in a timely fashion and are generally very easy to deal with. They seem to have the ability to understand what your issues are quickly and advice the best ways to respond and generally deal with them.'
'I have dealt with Natalie Thorpe and she has been brilliant. Easy to deal with, always has time for you and provided sound advice in a timely manner. She answers any questions (even my dumb ones) and nothing is too much trouble.'
' Tim and his team provided invaluable support and assistance, working to tight deadlines as part of an expedited procedural timetable and always going the extra mile to ensure that the counsel team had everything they required. Tim is also a deep and innovative thinker from whom I always gain insight when discussing legal issues.'
Key clients
- Elite EMS Limited
Work highlights
Advised three SPVs in connection with a corporate dispute between the directors and shareholders, winding up petitions and injunctive relief obtaining in May 2023.
Advised Elite Emergency Medical Services Limited in relation to an urgent injunction sought by a national competitor together with a claim for a permanent injunction and damages in connection with alleged breaches of restrictive covenants, the use of confidential information, inducing a breach of contract and unlawful conspiracy.
Acted for three high-net-worth individuals in connection with a claim by a corporate finance broker in respect of the proposed sale of the clients’ shares in their insurance broking company and associated group.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Tim Speed
Other key lawyers
Steven Skiba; Natalie Thorpe; Anton Letten