Solicitors
Our Team
Sarah Walker-Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Smith
Partner & Managing Director
Andrew Foreman
Group Chief Information Officer
Mark Beesley
Partner & Managing Director
Victoria Tester
Partner & Managing Director
Keith Spedding
Senior Partner
Andrew Taylor
Partner & Head of Restructuring
Andrew Whitehead
Partner & Head of Energy
Carys Thompson
Partner & Head of Sheffield
Catherine Rustomji
Partner & Head of Charities
David Browne
Partner & Head of Employment Law
Duncan James
Partner & Head of Finance & Advisory Services
Emma Porter
Partner & Head of Managed Legal Services
Helen Bowns
Partner & Head of Family Law
James Hawkeswood
Partner & Head of Corporate
How Our Experts Can Help
International divorce
Regardless of your citizenship, if one of the parties to the divorce is resident in the UK, then it can be advantageous and far more simple to file for divorce under UK law. If your divorce involves residency in other countries, this can be a complex area of law and so it is important you choose lawyers with proven multi-jurisdictional experience to help ensure the best outcome for you, your family and your future.
Mediation, arbitration and collaborative
When a relationship ends, it doesn’t mean financial issues or child arrangements have to be settled in court. Our mediation lawyers can help you reach a solution that works for you and your ex-partner, offering you more control and flexibility over the decisions being made
Child law
Our team of children’s law solicitors is experienced in all aspects of children’s law and family law and the wide range of issues that modern families can face. No two situations are the same and we understand the sensitivities and care often needed to help you navigate delicate and complex situations.
Divorce financial settlements
Our Financial Settlement experts can guide you through the division of assets and help you to achieve a successful settlement that works for you and everyone involved.
Why choose Shakespeare Martineau?
frequently asked questions
How the process works
Not everyone is aware of how the process of engaging solicitors works, so we’ve provided an overview below to give you some peace of mind
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The first stage is to get in touch with us using the button below – you will then be assigned to one of our specialists. Alternatively, you can reach us on 0330 024 0333.
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You’ll then receive a free 15-minute consultation within 24 hours via Zoom or telephone to discuss the issues you’re facing.
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You are then provided with a transparent breakdown of our costs and, if you would like to proceed, we send you a pack of onboarding documents
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Following this, we will guide and support you through the process of achieving a resolution that works for you and your family.
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