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.
Learn more about who we are here.

Joseph Beat
Litigation Legal Assistant
Joseph Beat
Litigation Legal Assistant
Shakespeare Martineau London
Joseph is a valued member of the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency team based in the London office.

Khatija Patel
Litigation Legal Assistant
Khatija Patel
Litigation Legal Assistant
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Khatija works in our restructuring recoveries and insolvency team and assists with various different matters.
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Languages:
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Gujarati

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

Charlotte Deakin
Charlotte Deakin
Charlotte is a paralegal in our Real Estate and Energy teams, dealing predominantly with energy transactions.

Lucy Jones
Accounts Controller
Lucy keeps her clients in touch with their finances so they can focus on their main objectives.

Carole Fox
Director of Residential Property
Carole Fox
Director of Residential Property
Shakespeare Martineau Nottingham
Carole works with clients to ensure that their property transactions proceed smoothly and efficiently.

Paul Bird
Chief Financial Officer
Paul is our Chief Financial Officer and plays a significant role in Shakespeare Martineau’s (SHMA) strategic leadership through an extensive knowledge of growing and managing UK and International businesses.

Kathy Buchanan
Head of Client Services & Facilities
Kathy Buchanan
Head of Client Services & Facilities
Shakespeare Martineau Stratford
Kathy heads up our client services and facilities provision as well as managing our entire property portfolio.

Daniel Grocott
Head of Finance - Operations
Daniel Grocott
Head of Finance - Operations
Daniel works with our groups to maximise their financial results through improved processes, best practice efficiencies and utilising technology.

Elaine Hart
Legal Executive
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.

Jay Lutwyche
Head of Learning & Development
Jay Lutwyche
Head of Learning & Development
Jay is passionate about helping others to develop their skills through his knowledge, expertise and engaging enthusiasm.
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Languages:
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French
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German
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My Recent Articles
- Shakespeare Martineau wins People Excellence Award 2018
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