Our People
John Tunnard
Partner & Head of Bristol
John Tunnard
Partner & Head of Bristol
Shakespeare Martineau Bristol
John advises individuals and charities in wills, trusts and inheritance disputes.
Richard Hill
Partner & Head of Bristol
Richard Hill
Partner & Head of Bristol
Shakespeare Martineau Bristol
Richard Hill is a partner in the commercial property team.
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My Recent Articles
- Shakespeare Martineau completes GL Law merger
David Smithen
Partner
David Smithen
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Bristol
David is a vastly-experienced Property Development and Investment specialist – across the Residential and Commercial sectors. In the Residential sector, he acts for volume and SME developers and promoters as well as land-owners and funders on the full range of transaction-types (including Strategic Land and Joint-Ventures). In the Commercial sector, he acts for developers, investors, traders and occupiers. His clients value his constructive and engaging style, coupled with his drive and commitment in getting the deal done
James Myatt
Partner
James Myatt
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Bristol
James has over 40 years of experience in family and private client law.
Nick Jones
Partner - Employment
Nick Jones
Partner - Employment
Shakespeare Martineau Bristol
Nick has over 25 years experience of working in Bristol as a specialist employment lawyer, dealing with all aspects of employment law. Whilst he predominantly acts for business owners, employers and senior executives he also assists employees with the difficult issues that they can face in their employment.
Paul Hardman
Partner
Paul has a deep understanding of the issues affecting SME businesses and their owners.
Gail Williams
Senior Associate
Gail Williams
Senior Associate
Shakespeare Martineau Bristol
Gail Williams is an Associate in the Residential Property Team.
Clare Hopkins
Consultant Solicitor
Clare Hopkins
Consultant Solicitor
Shakespeare Martineau Bristol
Clare is based in the Bristol office. She has 25 years’experience in private client work and has been with GL Law for 19 years. A former director of GL and Head of Wills & Inheritance, Clare now works with GL Law in a consultative capacity.
Jing Wang
Solicitor
Jing Wang
Solicitor
Shakespeare Martineau Bristol
Jing Wang is a solicitor in the corporate and commercial team, based in the Bristol office.
Meg Edwards
Solicitor
Meg Edwards is a Solicitor specialising in Wills, Trusts, Inheritance and Court of Protection disputes.
Morgan Lloyd
Solicitor
Morgan is a Solicitor in the Employment team, based in Bristol.
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My Recent Articles
- Employment Case Law Update | Autumn 2025
- Employment Case Law Update | Spring 2025
Bev Forse
Paralegal
Bev is a Paralegal supporting the Private Client team in all areas of work from lasting powers of attorney to Court of Protection and trust administration.
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My Recent Articles
- Shakespeare Martineau completes GL Law merger
Margarita Kappanen
Paralegal
Margarita Kappanen
Paralegal
Shakespeare Martineau Bristol
Margarita is a skilled paralegal specialising in private client matters. She provides comprehensive support in the administration of estates, including complex and taxable estates. Margarita plays a key role in progressing estates efficiently and with sensitivity, ensuring clients receive clear and practical guidance. Margarita also specialises in drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trusts.
Natallie Jones
Chartered Legal Executive
Natallie Jones
Chartered Legal Executive
Shakespeare Martineau Bristol
I am an immigration law advisor and I specialise in corporate immigration, private immigration and also immigration within the healthcare and education sectors. I have vast experience with a wealth of clients that I have helped to guide through various immigration problems and helped them to come to a conclusion.
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My Recent Articles
- Skilled Worker Visa Changes – What This Means for Your Business