Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s practice is well-equipped to assist its diverse client roster, which is formed of promoters, landowners, and housebuilders, amongst others, on the remit of matters. Practice head Louise Ingram has expertise in residential development in particular, handling proposed developments of major residential sites as part of her varied workload. Martin Jones is known for his work on commercial development projects, while Kate Hall brings expertise within the care and leisure sectors. Jonathan Fear advises on land development and property transactions and Jack Kelly lends his residential development experience to major national house builders. Brian Noble joined from Chattertons in August 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has a wide range of experience and expertise. This means that an holistic view can be taken for each client to ensure that individual items of work do not conflict with or contradict one another.'
- 'Louise Ingram and Jack Kelly have been very proactive in the work undertaken, seeking to find solutions to problems whilst also working to protect clients' interests.'
- 'They have also been approachable and easy to communicate with which has fostered excellent working relations.'
Key clients
- Trustees of the Drummond Estate
- Parkers of Leicester Limited
- MyPad 2020 Limited
- Parkers Strategic Land Limited
- Lovell Partnerships (Panel Appointment)
Work highlights
Advising Drummond Trust on the ongoing development of the urban extension at New Lubbesthorpe, Leicester.
Supporting Drummond Trust in relation to the Enderby Logistics Hub, an 82-acre site, with securing planning permission for four storage and distribution warehouses and three general industrial warehouses, incorporating offices and gatehouses.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Louise Ingram
Other key lawyers
Martin Jones; Kate Hall; Jonathan Fear; Jack Kelly