England - East Midlands • Dispute resolution
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
Shakespeare Martineau LLP handles a diverse contentious workload which ranges from shareholder and partnership disputes to defamation claims and agricultural disputes. It also stands out for its unique experience handling education sector disputes and sensitive issues surrounding children, as well as judicial review proceedings and cyber litigation. Lincoln-based team head Jonathan Stork has particular knowledge of agricultural disputes, while fellow litigator Daniel Jennings – based in Leicester – is recommended for corporate claims and international arbitration. Barry Jervis heads the national department from the firm’s office in Birmingham.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Jonathan Stork managed to run a very complex piece of litigation - where we were outgunned resource-wise by the other side - efficiently and within budget.'
- 'Jonathan Stork possesses a great intellect, and is a problem solver. Excellent at working with counsel. Strategic at all times.'
Key clients
- Mackenzie Miller Homes
- Arrow Electronics
- The Seventh Day Adventist Church of Great Britain
- Langdale Group
- Pick Everard
- Brookvex IMS Limited
- Chas Insurance Limited
- Phoenix Property Solutions Limited
- PT Lontar Papyrus Pulp and Paper Industry
Work highlights
- Advised the former CEO of the AA plc in a claim for the loss of his share options following his removal from the company.
- Advised Arrow Electronics to obtain injunctions and preserve confidential information from a competitor, and pursued a claim for damages arising from the same.
- Advised in a defamation claim concerning the portrayal of a leading individual in a blockbuster film.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Barry Jervis, Daniel Jennings, Jonathan Stork