Published
22nd September 2025
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We have strengthened our Leicester family team with the appointment of specialist family lawyer Sam Mason as a senior associate.

With more than eight years’ experience in divorce, financial remedy and children matters, Sam has joined the firm from Geldards, where he represented clients in complex high-net-worth financial remedy cases involving businesses, investments, pensions, trusts, assets abroad and other significant assets.

He is also a skilled advocate, often representing clients in court, and has specific expertise in international financial remedies, working with individuals who own assets overseas and where jurisdictional issues are featured.

Sam said: “Shakespeare Martineau’s clear commitment to handling sensitive matters with care and professionalism, combined with the opportunity to work alongside some of the best legal professionals in the field, was a key factor in my decision to join the firm.

“I find it deeply rewarding to guide clients through complex financial and emotional challenges by providing tailored, strategic advice – particularly in cases involving intricate asset structures and businesses – while building lasting relationships as a trusted advisor.”

“My aim is to bring a blend of technical expertise in financial remedy and children matters, a calm and client-focused approach, and a strong commitment to non-court dispute resolution methods, while contributing to Shakespeare Martineau’s collaborative, cross-departmental work, and enhancing its offering for clients with complex, business and international assets.”

Katherine Marshall, family partner, added: “It is a pleasure to welcome Sam into the team. His expertise in a range of complex issues, combined with his compassionate touch, makes him a great fit for our team. Sam’s collaborative and innovative approach aligns perfectly with our values, and I look forward to seeing him thrive with us.”

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About the Authors

Samuel Mason

Senior Associate

Before joining Shakespeare Martineau, Sam worked at a leading regional law firm and gained extensive experience in complex high-net-worth divorce and financial remedy cases, litigation, and related disputes. Sam has a compassionate and outcome-driven approach to client care, and is a staunch ally and trusted advisor to his clients. Sam looks to be a leader in the next generation of rising family lawyers and seeks to be an obvious choice for clients as they navigate the choppy waters of family law related issues. Sam enjoys getting to grips with unique and complex assets which feature in his clients' cases, particularly…
Katherine has achieved her exceptional track record through a calm, level-headed approach to securing the best possible outcomes for her clients, including cases involving children, business interests, trusts and inherited wealth. Meticulous and tactically astute in her planning of nuptial agreements, Katherine is an accomplished divorce lawyer, who is a confident, persuasive advocate in court. Katherine is highly regarded with her clients: My solicitor, Katherine Marshall addressed my case with such care and attention that I felt reassured every step of the way. I felt Katherine listened to every aspect regarding the breakdown of my marriage and offered practical advice…