Our People
Alex Smith
Partner & Managing Director
Alex Smith
Partner & Managing Director
Shakespeare Martineau Nottingham
As Managing Director of Shakespeare Martineau’s Infrastructure & Specialist Markets Business Unit, I’m responsible for the strategic growth of the business unit, working closely with colleagues in the development of our strategy, values and culture.
Andrew Mellor
Partner
Andrew Mellor
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Andrew is an experienced real estate development lawyer, dealing with complex commercial and mixed use sites. He regularly leads teams of lawyers on complex real estate developments.
Chris Brown
Business Development Business Partner
Chris Brown
Business Development Business Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Lincoln
Chris is a Business Development specialist working with our Employment, Commercial & IP, Litigation, Insolvency and Agriculture teams. He has been working in the legal sector for over eight years.
Ian Griffiths
Partner
Ian has experience in utilities and energy infrastructure, engineering and major construction projects both in senior in-house positions and in private practice.
Kate Onions
Partner
Kate Onions
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Kate’s focus is on preventing disputes where possible and seeking commercial resolutions which align with her client’s goals when disputes do arise.
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My Recent Articles
- The Building Safety Act 2022 – how it will affect house builders
Mark Thompson
Partner
Mark Thompson
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Milton Keynes
Mark is a trusted business adviser providing practical and, above all, commercial advice to individuals and companies in relation to business matters.
Martin Jones
Partner
Martin Jones
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Martin works with teams to ensure project goals are realised by engaging development partners and other key stakeholders.
Michael Hibbs
Partner
Michael Hibbs
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Mike provides solutions to the employment problems faced by employers.
Roy Botterill
Partner
Roy Botterill
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Roy is a corporate lawyer whom clients use when they need a pragmatic and no nonsense approach.
Ruth Phillips
Partner
Ruth Phillips
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Ruth uses her technical background in the industry to provide practical legal solutions to her clients.
Jayne Meakin
Legal Director
Jayne Meakin
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Nottingham
Jayne is a Legal Director with a particular focus in acting for developer’s using JCT procurement. Jayne leads of a broad range of projects working closely with colleagues in our property and corporate teams.
Catherine Everington
Solicitor
Catherine Everington
Solicitor
Shakespeare Martineau Nottingham
Catherine is a Solicitor within the Construction team with a particular focus on advising on transactional matters. Catherine has assisted on a broad range of projects working closely with colleagues in property, banking, restructuring and corporate teams.
Adam Watson
Associate
Adam’s main area of focus is on construction disputes, and works with clients to resolve these in a timely and cost effective manner.
Chloe Fellowes
Paralegal
Chloe Fellowes
Paralegal
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Chloe Fellowes is a proactive Paralegal with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services industry.
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My Recent Articles
- Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Simply Construct (UK) Llp
Dominic Suffolk
Paralegal
Dominic Suffolk
Paralegal
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Dominic specialises in non-contentious construction with a focus on delivering an efficient service centred around the needs of his clients.
Laura Taylor
Associate
Laura Taylor
Associate
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Laura advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters and has experience of working with a vast range of public and private sector clients
Lisa Serrant
Associate
Lisa is a first-class associate in our London litigation and dispute resolution team. She has a wealth of experience in general commercial litigation with a strong focus on financial services disputes.