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Shakespeare Martineau LLP

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Shakespeare Martineau LLP is well versed in sales, acquisitions and reorganisations between £1m and £50m, and continues to develop its specialist market expertise in sectors including life sciences, education, energy, IT and manufacturing. On the corporate side, Duncan James has developed a following among family-run companies, and is the practice co-head alongside Ed Wright, a commercial contracts and IT and IP specialist. Head of Nottingham office Roger Harcourt advises clients primarily in the healthcare and social care sectors on corporate transactions, governance and funding issues.

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Key clients

  • Kiwa Holdings (UK) Limited
  • Tecserv
  • Shareholders of FBC Limited
  • Shareholders of Mylocummanager
  • Shareholders of Woodleigh Christian Care Home Group
  • Astradent
  • Recresco

Work highlights

  • Acted for Kiwa Holdings UK on its acquisition of R.N. Electronics.
  • Advised the shareholders of FBC on the sale of a care home group.
  • Supported Tecserv with the completion of an Employee Ownership Trust.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Duncan James, Ed Wright

Other key lawyers

Roger Harcourt