David works with landowners, developers and consultancies to deliver a range of development projects and specialises in land promotion and strategic developments.

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.

Ben blends technical excellence, sheer discipline and a pragmatic approach to ensure that his clients achieve their goals.

Debbie works closely with her clients to ensure that she understands the required outcomes and works pragmatically to achieve them.

Emma manages a growing sales team within our social housing department, acting specifically for Housing Association clients. Emma is passionate about her role and what the team can achieve, working together to benefit the needs of the client.

Specialising in the acquisition and disposal of development land, Holly works with clients to maximise development potential and avoid potential pitfalls.

Jack works with developers, landowners and promoters to bring forward residential development, specialising in the acquisition, promotion and disposal of land and developer-side affordable housing deals.

Janet has a reputation as being a personable and commercial practitioner and works closely with her clients to achieve their goals.

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 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.

Kylie has over a decade of experience in the niche area of planning law, gained in both the private and public sector.

Louise assists clients to bring forward development, working with landowners, promoters and developers to deliver results.

Lucy specialises in Residential Development and Strategic Land.

Paul is a specialist planning solicitor who focusses on delivering practical solutions for his clients and joint leader of the legal planning team.

Stephen Scott is a partner in Shakespeare Martineau’s real estate disputes team. He is based in our London office but also spends time in our Nottingham office (his home town). Stephen loves getting to know clients’ businesses and helping them to achieve their strategic aims. He finds it fascinating that he is able to play a role in developing a piece of real estate which can have a transformative effect on a neighbourhood or a city or region.

With over 12 years experience advising the affordable housing sector, Anita is a Legal Director specialising in property development and regeneration for registered providers, focusing particularly on development site acquisitions, site assemblies and stock disposals.

Charlotte works with developers, landowners, pension schemes and commercial clients and provides practical solutions in order to achieve desired outcomes efficiently.

Lucy acts for our developers and general commercial property clients.

A solicitor in our Residential Development Team, Joe assists on complex promotion agreements and option agreements and manages the disposal and acquisition of sites for residential development. Joe has experience of acting for developers with a particular focus on disposals to Housing Associations. Joe also deals with complex lease transactions from both perspective of Tenants and Landlords.

Michael acts for housing associations as part of the social housing sales team.

Raza specialises in all areas of residential property, acting for individuals and companies in a variety of transactions.

Anthony is a solicitor working in the Residential Development Team.

Ashley is a Solicitor working in the Residential Development team assisting with the acquisition and disposal of development land.