Jody leads on substantial transactions including acquisitions, disposals, management buy outs and private equity investments with a particular focus on the UK mid-market with values of circa £5m – £100m across a variety of sectors.

Joe is a commercial real estate lawyer with over 20 years experience working with healthcare operators and has particular expertise in the funding, ownership and development of care homes, new medical centres and private medical hospitals.

John works with lenders and borrowers on a wide range of property finance transactions including acquisition, refinancing and development loans.

Jon supports business owners and HR teams in providing strategic people management advice across a range of industries and sectors.

Jonathan builds long-term trust based on a thoughtful appreciation of the individuality of each client and transaction.

I specialise in construction disputes. I act for public utilities, institutions, developers, main contractors and funders in relation to construction, engineering and substantial infrastructure projects.

Jonathan is a partner in the litigation and dispute resolution team with a broad range of experience and expertise. His particular areas of focus lie in contested trust and probate work, disputes within the agricultural sector and commercial litigation.

Jonathan has worked in the healthcare sector since 2006. He really enjoys getting to know clients well and building long-term relationships with them.

Jonathan Warren is a Partner in the firm’s market-leading Real Estate Disputes team.

He advises on all areas of commercial and residential property law and is regularly retained to resolve complex, business-critical disputes. Jonathan acts for stakeholders across the property sector—including investors, agents, developers, landlords, occupiers and HNW clients—covering landlord and tenant disputes, insolvency-related issues, restrictive covenant claims, trespasser proceedings, neighbour disputes and litigation arising from property transactions.

Jordan has experience working with healthcare operators and education clients for some 15 years.

Julia is a chartered tax adviser, solicitor and trust & estate practitioner. She has a wide range of experience, advising clients from both a personal and corporate tax perspective.

Justine handles the full range of disputes that can arise in respect of property interests.

Kate’s focus is on preventing disputes where possible and seeking commercial resolutions which align with her client’s goals when disputes do arise.

A highly respected and experienced lawyer, Katherine leads the divorce and family team in Leicester.

With over 20 years experience as a specialist insolvency lawyer, Katie works with insolvency practitioners, lenders, distressed businesses and other stakeholders to find practical and commercial solutions.

Katie is a Partner in the Corporate team at Shakespeare Martineau. She supports clients across a range of sectors, with a specific expertise in the healthcare sector (in particular in the pharmacy, dental and childcare sectors).

Kellie Hatton is Co-Head of the Development practice, within the Commercial Property team. Having spent 13 years practising at City firms, Kellie moved to Sheffield in 2014 and joined SHMA in May 2025.

Kerry specialises in intellectual property infringement disputes and non-contentious intellectual property exploitation, working with both private and public sector clients.

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

Lesley works closely with her clients to assist and guide in all aspects of complex estate planning and asset protection including trust and estate administration after death, wills and powers of attorney.

Lisa works with business owners and stakeholders to help them achieve their growth strategies.

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

Lucy specialises in residential development and strategic land.

Mark is managing director of the litigation services and dispute resolution business unit, responsible for growing and developing the litigation and restructuring teams across Shakespeare Martineau.