During this uncertain time,
we want to do everything we can to work alongside you
to navigate challenges and seize opportunities

We’ve launched a free helpline, giving you direct access
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As coronavirus continues to make global headlines,
many UK businesses are feeling the effects

Our clients instruct us to advise and guide them through an ever-changing economy.
From concerns over supply chains to protecting their employees,
our team are on hand to assure and support businesses through the potential challenges.

Given the extraordinary circumstances and
challenging times we all find ourselves in,
our private client team is here to help.

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To support businesses and people navigate
their way out of lockdown, unlock their potential
and make way for a brighter future, we have launched our guide to recovery and resilience.

From financial considerations, employees, leadership and premises, to supply chain implications,
health and safety and protecting your private wealth,
our guide highlights what organisations and individuals should consider
when moving from survival mode towards one where you recover and thrive.

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29 May

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Maintaining child arrangements and adhering to court orders in the face of Covid-19

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Self-isolation and statutory sick pay from the first day of absence

28 May

Corporate & Commercial

Self-isolation and statutory sick pay from the first day of absence

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Your guide to recovery and resilience

28 May

Coronavirus

Your guide to recovery and resilience

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Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020

27 May

Corporate & Commercial

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020

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An open letter to business leaders

22 May

Coronavirus

An open letter to business leaders

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Anglian Water appoints Shakespeare Martineau to legal panel

22 May

Corporate & Commercial

Anglian Water appoints Shakespeare Martineau to legal panel

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COVID-19: Challenges and opportunities for farms, farming and landowners

22 May

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COVID-19: Challenges and opportunities for farms, farming and landowners

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23 Sep 2020

Understanding the obligations that arise upon a TUPE transfer

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17 Nov 2020

Conducting a disciplinary process and how to have a protected conversation

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During this uncertain time, we want to do everything we can to work alongside you to navigate challenges and seize opportunities

We’ve launched a free helpline, giving you direct access to our senior team of experts for free legal guidance from 10am – 12pm Monday – Friday

As coronavirus continues to make global headlines, many UK businesses are feeling the effects

Our clients instruct us to advise and guide them through an ever-changing economy. From concerns over supply chains to protecting their employees, our team are on hand to assure and support businesses through the potential challenges.

Ensuring your assets pass into the right hands

Given the extraordinary circumstances and challenging times we all find ourselves in, our private client team is here to help.

To support businesses and people navigate their way out of lockdown, unlock their potential and make way for a brighter future, we have launched our guide to recovery and resilience.

From financial considerations, employees, leadership and premises, to supply chain implications, health and safety and protecting your private wealth, our guide highlights what organisations and individuals should consider when moving from survival mode towards one where you recover and thrive.

Our thoughts

Maintaining child arrangements and adhering to court orders in the face of Covid-19

Self-isolation and statutory sick pay from the first day of absence

Your guide to recovery and resilience

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020

An open letter to business leaders

Anglian Water appoints Shakespeare Martineau to legal panel

COVID-19: Challenges and opportunities for farms, farming and landowners

Our core focus

We offer solution driven advice

For Business

Corporate & Commercial

Key topics covered

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Key topics covered

Real Estate & Planning

Key topics covered

For Individuals

Private Client

Key topics covered

Family

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Negligence

Key topics covered

Our market expertise

People are at the heart of our business

Upcoming events

Mock investigation

Birmingham

08:30 - 10:30

Getting it right at the start – Birmingham

Birmingham

08:30 - 10:30

Understanding the obligations that arise upon a TUPE transfer

Nottingham

08:30 - 10:30

Conducting a disciplinary process and how to have a protected conversation

Nottingham

08:30 - 10:30

Case study

Breaking New Ground

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During this uncertain time,
we want to do everything we can to work alongside you
to navigate challenges and seize opportunities

We’ve launched a free helpline, giving you direct access
to our senior team of experts for free legal guidance
from 10am – 12pm Monday – Friday

As coronavirus continues to make global headlines,
many UK businesses are feeling the effects

Our clients instruct us to advise and guide them through an ever-changing economy.
From concerns over supply chains to protecting their employees,
our team are on hand to assure and support businesses through the potential challenges.

Ensuring your assets pass
into the right hands

Given the extraordinary circumstances and
challenging times we all find ourselves in,
our private client team is here to help.

To support businesses and people navigate
their way out of lockdown, unlock their potential
and make way for a brighter future, we have launched our guide to recovery and resilience.

From financial considerations, employees, leadership and premises, to supply chain implications,
health and safety and protecting your private wealth,
our guide highlights what organisations and individuals should consider
when moving from survival mode towards one where you recover and thrive.

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Dispute Resolution

People are at the heart
of our business