Andrew Wilkinson oversees the practice at Shakespeare Martineau LLP. The group offers advice on contentious trust and probate matters and professional negligence issues, as well as charity related work. Wilkinson specialises in high-value, cross-border matters. The 'practical and knowledgeable' Alistair Spencer and Tamsin Walker, who is noted by clients for her 'outstanding' ability to handle complex issues, are also highly recommended.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Alistair Spencer has been nothing short of sublime - deftly balancing smart, focused counsel with compassion and thoughtfulness given the sensitivities of the subject at hand. The past 6 months would have been much, MUCH more challenging without his guidance and advice. ’
  • ‘From start to finish our time with Shakespeare Martineau was completely professionally executed. My family felt looked after and full of confidence concerning our situation. We were kept up to date with developments and having not been in a legal situation as unique as this before, would have struggled to have any comprehension about what was going to unfold. They took every negative and returned with positivity and absolute class.’

Lawyers

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Andrew Wilkinson

Other key lawyers

Alistair Spencer; Tamsin Walker; Anna Morris