We know how important it is for you to have the right person working with you.
It’s not just about their legal expertise but also their market experience
and the right personality fit. Whatever you need, we achieve it together.
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Emma Smith-Gamble
Partner
Emma Smith-Gamble
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Stratford
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.

Gary Ekpenyoung
Partner
Gary Ekpenyoung
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Nottingham
Gary is a social housing specialist who engages with all stakeholders to ensure landlords and property managers achieve their goals for their housing stock.

Paul Huggins
Partner
Paul works with his team to deliver a proactive service to our housing and care sector clients..

Harriet Bowley
Legal Director
Harriet Bowley
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Harriet specialising in residential development, in particular for Housing Associations.

Kevin Edwards
Legal Director
Kevin Edwards
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Milton Keynes
Kevin works with clients on a wide range of real estate maters to facilitate the delivery of their affordable housing developments
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My Recent Articles
- 3 ways to ensure a development site is your type on paper

Rachel Gwynne
Legal Director
Rachel Gwynne
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Stratford
Rachel provides strategic advice and support to housing associations, charities and other not-for-profit organisations.

Stewart Freeman
Legal Director
Stewart Freeman
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Stratford
Stewart acts exclusively for housing association clients and completes a large number of property transactions to assist clients in achieving their goals.
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Languages:
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German

Francesca Saunders
Solicitor
Francesca Saunders
Solicitor
Shakespeare Martineau Stratford
Francesca works exclusively with Registered Providers in relation to all aspects of residential property transactions.

Simon Jarvis
Conveyancing Executive
Simon Jarvis
Conveyancing Executive
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Simon works with Housing Associations delivering site-set ups and providing a successful handover to our sales team.

Michael Lang
Chartered Legal Executive
Michael Lang
Chartered Legal Executive
Shakespeare Martineau Stratford
Michael acts for housing associations as part of the social housing sales team.
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My Recent Articles
- How registered providers can set themselves up to make the most of VRtB

Elizabeth Shirley
Legal Assistant
Elizabeth Shirley
Legal Assistant
Shakespeare Martineau Stratford
Liz specialises in dealing with phased completions within the development team, as well as reviewing title and dealing with section agreements and easements.
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