Shakespeare Martineau LLP’s professional negligence team predominantly acts for claimants, pursuing claims against a range of professionals including solicitors, accountants, barristers, pension trustees, and surveyors. Mark Beesley leads the team, specialising in high-value claims against IFAs, solicitors, and accountants. Michael Young is experienced in complex negligence claims involving property and finance, acting for clients ranging from individuals to blue-chip companies. James Woolstenhulme has expertise in contractual professional negligence and corporate disputes, particularly shareholder and procurement-related matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent team of professional negligence lawyers. Strong client care with technical excellence.’
- ‘Michael Young is very experienced and technically very able.’
Key clients
- Instarmac Plc
- Voestalpine Metsec Plc
Work highlights
Acting for the owner of Instarmac PLC in relation to recovery of loan notes and investment monies owed by multi-defendant entities.
Practice head
Mark Beesley
Other key lawyers
Michael Young; James Woolstenhulme