Our People

Natalie Thorpe
Senior Associate
Natalie Thorpe
Senior Associate
Shakespeare Martineau Nottingham
Natalie works closely with her clients to help them navigate contentious issues effectively.

Paul McMaster
Senior Associate
Paul McMaster
Senior Associate
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Paul uses his technical expertise to come up with bespoke solutions on all aspects of private client law.
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My Recent Articles
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Last Words That Matter: What to Include in Your Will
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Amy Richardson
Solicitor
Amy Richardson
Solicitor
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Amy is a Solicitor within the firm’s Employment Team specialising in advising education clients including schools, academies, higher education institutions and universities.

Ellen Abrahall
Solicitor
Ellen Abrahall
Solicitor
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Ellen is a Solicitor in the Employment team, assisting with a range of contentious and non-contentious matters.

Jonah Cooke
Trainee Solicitor
Jonah is a Trainee Solicitor in the Employment team, assisting the team with a range of employment related matters.
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My Recent Articles
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Employment Case Law Update | Autumn 2025
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Kate Bartels
Solicitor
Kate supports our education clients by providing practical advice to help them achieve their goals, minimise risk and resolve issues.

Kiran Jani
Solicitor
Kiran Kaushal is a Solicitor.
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My Recent Articles
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The consumer status of PhD students
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Paul Bird
Consultant
Paul is our Chief Financial Officer and plays a significant role in Shakespeare Martineau’s strategic leadership through an extensive knowledge of growing and managing UK and international businesses.