Our People
Philip Pepper
Partner & Head of Commercial, IP & Employment
Philip Pepper
Partner & Head of Commercial, IP & Employment
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Phil works in partnership with HR and senior management teams by providing commercially driven employment advice, which is both pragmatic and outcome focused.
Suzanne Leggott
Partner & Head of Private Wealth
Suzanne Leggott
Partner & Head of Private Wealth
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Suzanne acts for high-net-worth individuals in all aspects of private client work. She has a particular interest in advising family business owners and has the STEP Advanced Certificate in family business advising.
Ben Darlow
Partner
Ben Darlow
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Ben blends technical excellence, sheer discipline and a pragmatic approach to ensure that his clients achieve their goals.
Daniel Jennings
Partner
Daniel Jennings
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Daniel is a highly regarded experienced specialist commercial litigator and defamation expert.
Dean Chauhan
Partner
Dean Chauhan
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Dean works with owner managed businesses and larger corporates on a wide range of corporate deals/transactions, domestic and international business reorganisations, and corporate governance matters.
Debra Burton
Partner
Debra Burton
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Debra is a specialist contentious trust and probate solicitor who advises on all areas of contentious trust and probate matters, representing private individuals, trusts and charities.
Holly Lockley
Partner
Holly Lockley
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Specialising in the acquisition and disposal of development land, Holly works with clients to maximise development potential and avoid potential pitfalls.
Jonathan Fear
Partner
Jonathan Fear
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Jonathan builds long-term trust based on a thoughtful appreciation of the individuality of each client and transaction.
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My Recent Articles
- Major New Leicestershire Development Takes Step Forward
Katherine Marshall
Partner
Katherine Marshall
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
A highly respected and experienced lawyer, Katherine leads the divorce and family team in Leicester.
Kylie Wesson
Partner
Kylie Wesson
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Kylie has over a decade of experience in the niche area of planning law, gained in both the private and public sector.
Lisa Botterill
Partner
Lisa Botterill
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Lisa works with business owners and stakeholders to help them achieve their growth strategies.
Louise Ingram
Partner
Louise Ingram
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Louise assists clients to bring forward development, working with landowners, promoters and developers to deliver results.
Martin Jones
Partner
Martin Jones
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Martin ensures project goals are realised by engaging development partners and other key stakeholders.
Sandeep Leighs
Partner
Sandeep Leighs
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Sandeep is a recognised specialist in the field of employment law.
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My Recent Articles
- Menopause policy and the gender pay gap
Sarah Brack
Partner
Sarah Brack
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Sarah is a Legal 500 recommended Partner who advises clients on all aspects of their wills, estates, trusts, tax and powers of attorney.
Sean Moran
Partner
Sean Moran
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Sean’s practice is focused on restructuring and insolvency, covering complex investigatory work as well as transactional and advisory assignments.
Alex Ryan
Legal Director
Alex Ryan
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Alex has a positive attitude and adopts a commercial approach towards all of his matters.
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My Recent Articles
- Latest in legal battle behind Birmingham’s ‘The Square’ development looks good for Leicester property investor
- House of Lords Votes in Favour of National Insurance Exemption for Care Providers
- Operational Effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission: What It Means for Care Home Operators
Amit Patel
Legal Director
Amit Patel
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Amit is the operations manager for our national residential conveyancing department
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My Recent Articles
- Zombie Property Laws: What Happens When Property Is Abandoned?
Charlotte O’Loughlin
Legal Director
Charlotte O’Loughlin
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Charlotte works with developers, landowners, pension schemes and commercial clients and provides practical solutions in order to achieve desired outcomes efficiently.
Emma Ali
Legal Director
Emma Ali
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Emma advises clients on a wide range of commercial property matters dealing with freehold and leasehold interests.
Sonia Bachu
Legal Director
Sonia Bachu
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
With an enviable background in all family law topics, Sonia is skilled in dealing with high-value family breakdowns involving businesses, trusts, farms, inherited wealth and significant pension assets. She also advises on pre and post-nuptial planning, cohabitation and complex disputes involving children.
Anita Chaudhary
Senior Associate
Anita Chaudhary
Senior Associate
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Anita works with a broad range of high net worth individuals and business owners to fulfil their commercial property requirements.
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Languages:
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English
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Punjabi
Ashley Bhandari
Associate
Ashley Bhandari
Associate
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Ashley is a Solicitor working in the Residential Development team assisting with the acquisition and disposal of development land.
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My Recent Articles
- The Climate Change Challenge for Property
Kuldeep Chauhan
Associate
Kuldeep Chauhan
Associate
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Kuldeep is known for her meticulous eye for detail, practical advice and empathetic nature.