Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Shakespeare Martineau helps organisations and individuals turn ambition into action.

We work with a diverse range of clients, from multinational organisations, financial institutions and listed companies to entrepreneurs, charities, public sector bodies, family businesses and private individuals. Whatever the challenge or opportunity, we combine specialist legal expertise with commercial insight to help our clients achieve meaningful results.

As a full-service law firm and part of Ampa Group, we bring together multidisciplinary teams to provide joined-up advice across the legal issues that matter most. Our lawyers advise on corporate transactions, commercial matters, real estate and planning projects, banking and finance, employment, dispute resolution, intellectual property, tax, private wealth, family matters and more.

We are particularly valued for our collaborative approach, working closely with clients to understand their objectives and deliver practical, tailored solutions that support growth, protect interests and create long-term value.

Alongside our legal expertise, we have deep experience across a range of sectors including education, healthcare, social housing, charities and not-for-profit, financial services, real estate, energy and renewables, manufacturing, retail and the public sector.

As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to balancing commercial success with positive impact, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

With more than 1,200 legal and business professionals across Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Southampton and Stratford-upon-Avon, we support clients wherever they do business.

To learn more about our people, expertise and sector specialisms, visit www.shma.co.uk.