Shakespeare Martineau LLP is known for its ability to manage the full range of commercial disputes with clients spanning the educational, agricultural and financial industries; the firm has acted in litigation, international arbitration proceedings, and other ADR. Daniel Jennings possesses Court of Appeal experience and can assist with business disputes and reputation management cases. Jonathan Stork is well respected within agricultural circles.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Daniel Jennings provides a reassuring presence that all is in hand, intervening when necessary in dealing with the opposition and in taking strategic decisions.' 

  • 'Alex Ryan is a meticulous lawyer who leaves no stone unturned in getting the job done.'

  • ‘Highly commercial with a strong legal foundation.’

  • ‘Daniel Jennings is a highly-experienced litigator who combines legal expertise with a highly commercial approach that achieves great outcomes for his clients.’

Key clients

  • Arrow Electronics
  • The Seventh Day Adventist Church
  • Langdale Group
  • Pick Everard
  • A T Aviation
  • Elwell Watchorn Saxton
  • WBR Group
  • Caudwell Children
  • Fisher German LLP

Work highlights

  • Acted for AT Aviation and two others in connection with serious defamatory allegations.
  • Overturned a High Court judgment in the Court of Appeal in a complex £50m shareholder dispute.
  • Acted in connection with a finance dispute surrounding the listing of a company on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daniel Jennings, Jonathan Stork

Other key lawyers

Alex Ryan