Shakespeare Martineau LLP has been notably active in assisting landowners with the sale of land to corporate buyers. The group also works with later living and healthcare clients, as well as those involved in high-value commercial developments. Louise Ingram presides over the firm’s residential development work and excels in all aspects of strategic land promotion work. Martin Jones leads the dedicated projects group and is recognised for his ability to manage construction and engineering contracts and financing issues. Peter Rees joined from Knights plc in October 2023.
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‘I find the team at Shakespeare Martineau LLP to be very knowledgeable. They are efficient and complete tasks in a timely manner.’
'Peter Rees is exceptional at his job. He is always contactable which in a fast-paced environment provides comfort that any situation that may come up will be discussed and dealt with promptly. Peter also takes the time to break things down so that they are easily understandable and can be digested quickly.'
‘The commercial property team are responsive, organised, proactive, and clearly work as a team rather than as individuals. They care about doing an excellent job.'
‘I have particularly worked with Ben Darlow who has been given a variety of tasks, all of which he carries out with a thoroughness that I could never match. He is approachable, thoughtful and very good at giving explanations that I can understand.'
‘I have worked with Peter Rees on many occasions on a wide variety of insolvency property-related cases. He is very capable and excellent at his job. When working together we have had significant success in challenging cases, ensuring maximum return to creditors and stakeholders.'
Key clients
- Drummond Trust
Work highlights
- Advised Drummond Trust on sales and ancillary legal matters relating to homes of new urban extension.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Louise Ingram
Other key lawyers
Martin Jones; Kate Hall; Jonathan Fear; Peter Rees; Holly Lockley; Ben Darlow; Charlotte O'Loughlin; Jack Kelly