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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Profile
Work Department
Real Estate
Position
Partner
Career
Louise assists clients to bring forward development, working with landowners, promoters and developers to deliver results.
With over 15 years’ experience, Louise is known for her commercial and practical advice on buying and selling land, entering into conditional or option transactions and establishing promotion arrangements.
Louise focuses on residential or residential led development also negotiating and advising on the pitfalls of overage.
"I enjoy working with clients, particularly to bring forward strategic sites. It’s like piecing together a jigsaw – waiting to find out what the overall development picture will be."
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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.'
Key clients
- Trustees of the Drummond Estate
- Parkers of Leicester Limited
Work highlights
Advising Drummond Trust on the ongoing development of the urban extension at New Lubbesthorpe, Leicester.