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As part of its ambitious growth strategy, leading law firm Shakespeare Martineau has appointed corporate partner Michael Stace.
With more than 25 years’ qualified experience, Michael joins Shakespeare Martineau from Browne Jacobson, where he was head of the firm’s Birmingham office.
Specialising in corporate finance, Michael advises public and private companies, individuals, and institutions on domestic and international M&A, private equity investments, restructurings, joint ventures, and partnership matters.
Michael, who will be based at Shakespeare Martineau’s Birmingham hub, said: “I am thrilled to have joined such a forward-thinking and ambitious firm at such an exciting time. I have been impressed by the energy and enthusiasm of those within the business, and I am looking forward to helping the Birmingham corporate team build upon and cement its presence and reputation in the local market.”
Michael qualified in 1995 while at Cole & Cole – which, subsequently, became Morgan Cole and then Blake Morgan – and became a partner in 2004. He was head of corporate at the firm for four years, as well as an executive board member for three years, before joining Browne Jacobson in 2017.
Recently, Michael has acted for the founders and management in connection with the Westbridge-backed management buyout of Smart Capital Technology, as well as for NorthEdge on its acquisition of the global marketing services and consultancy firm ICP.
He said: “I really enjoy helping key decision-makers deliver on their business strategies and balancing risk and commercial objectives. I am excited to begin working with the Birmingham corporate team to strengthen its community ties and expand the firm’s client base in the West Midlands.”
Michael’s appointment is the latest in a string of new partner hires – including corporate partner Jody Webb in Birmingham – as part of Shakespeare Martineau’s growth strategy, broadening its footprint both north and south.
His appointment is not the end of the firm’s corporate team expansion as it continues to talk with various lateral hires and teams.
Victoria Tester, partner and managing director of life and business at Shakespeare Martineau, said: “There is a lot of opportunity in the corporate market across the whole of the Midlands and beyond. With a wealth of experience and a strong local reputation, Michael’s appointment consolidates our commitment to providing clients with top quality consultancy from the very best legal minds that Birmingham has to offer.”
Duncan James, partner and head of corporate at Shakespeare Martineau, added: “We are delighted to welcome Michael to the team, which is part of our continuing commitment to having a strong corporate presence across all our major hubs. We are continuing to look at further corporate recruits across our hubs as we continue to look to significant growth.”
Shakespeare Martineau is proactively seeking talented people to join the firm on its growth journey, including mergers, team recruitment and lateral hires nationally.
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