Our People

Neil Gosling
Partner & Head of Residential Development
Neil Gosling
Partner & Head of Residential Development
Shakespeare Martineau Solihull
Neil builds long standing working relationships with our clients by becoming an extension of their business. He is forward thinking and progressive in his approach.
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Languages:
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English
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French
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My Recent Articles
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What’s Really Causing Delays in Housebuilding? A Closer Look at the Barriers to New Homes
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Shakespeare Martineau one of four to secure slot on housebuilder’s national legal panel
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Demand for EV charge points means smart charging essential for construction industry
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Hannah Tait
Partner
Hannah Tait
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Solihull
Hannah is a private client specialist working with all types of individuals to provide tailored asset protection and estate planning solutions.
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Languages:
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English
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French
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German

Joanna Deffley
Partner
Joanna Deffley
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Solihull
Joanna is a partner in our residential development team and specialises in strategic land development projects. Having previously worked for Eversheds, Joanna has over 20 years experience in the sector.

Kevin Joynes
Partner
Kevin Joynes
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Solihull
Kevin is an experienced Residential Development Partner with expertise in the acquisition and disposal of immediate and strategic land for house builders and developers. This includes the negotiation of conditional contracts, option agreements and promotion agreements as well as joint venture / collaboration agreements between landowners and developers.

Elaine Hart
Legal Director
Elaine Hart
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Solihull
Elaine works with a wide range of clients to include high net worth individuals and advises on estate planning, probate matters and various trust structures. Elaine also helps clients with Powers of Attorney and Deputy’s Accounts.

Rachael Coulsting
Legal Director
Rachael Coulsting
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Solihull
Rachael acts for both private and public sector clients on all aspects of planning and highways law.

Ben Sharp
Associate
Ben Sharp
Associate
Shakespeare Martineau Solihull
Ben works with a cohesive, dedicated team which strives to provide an understanding and professional private client service.

Caroline Conacher
Senior Conveyancing Executive
Caroline Conacher
Senior Conveyancing Executive
Shakespeare Martineau Solihull

Claire Jobbins
Senior Conveyancing Executive
Claire Jobbins
Senior Conveyancing Executive
Shakespeare Martineau Solihull

Sarah Parker
New Build Sales Manager
Sarah Parker
New Build Sales Manager
Shakespeare Martineau Solihull
Sarah has worked with the business since 1990 and has gained a wealth of experience.