National law firm Shakespeare Martineau has increased its rankings in the 2021 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth Guide, a guide to the leading lawyers and law firms for private wealth law.

Consolidating their top tier rankings in Leicester and their strong showing in the Birmingham and surrounds category, the team ranked in Nottingham and surrounds for the first time, with commentators highlighting Shakespeare Martineau as  "diligent, commercially aware and very keen to meet the aims of clients…..keen to innovate”

There was also individual recognition for several of our partners and lawyers including Suzanne Leggott, Mark Dunkley (ranked band 1), Lesley Davies, Anne Tromans, Virginia Harvey and Verity Kirby.

Partners Andrew Wilkinson, also ranked in band 1 and who leads our private wealth disputes team, and Debra Burton were also recognised and commended for their highly specialised work.

Suzanne Leggott, head of the private client team, commented, “This is great news for the teams across our offices, recognising the commitment of our lawyers to their clients and the level and quality of the advice and support we give. Our new Nottingham ranking consolidates our status as one the leading law firms for private wealth work across the Midlands and beyond.”