England - East Midlands • Dispute resolution
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
Operating as part of a pan-Midlands team, the Nottingham dispute resolution team at Shakespeare Martineau LLP is able to handle high-value disputes, both in the East Midlands and nationally. In addition to core disputes work, members of the team are also experts in energy disputes, insolvency and professional negligence, as well as growing markets like cryptocurrency. Energy is a key focus area for team head Tim Speed, in addition to a range of contractual, commercial and insolvency-related disputes. Steven Skiba regularly handles contractual disputes. Kendal Litherland has since departed the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘This team had knowledge and experience in the area I needed and knew what to do - they were able to instruct the right counsel for my case.’
‘Steven Skiba is persistent, with great advice, guidance, and expert knowledge. Didn’t take the easy option and fought my corner.’
‘The practice works well in understanding its customer and their business, offering solutions whilst also highlighting any risks and potential challenges. The company is always professional and are a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Tim Speed is a great asset to this practice. He has been professional and is always willing to provide his experience and guidance. Whilst Tim had some previous experience dealing with gas suppliers entering insolvency, he visited our offices to know more about our business to increase his own understanding.’
Key clients
- Teneo
- Interpath
- Npower
- National Grid
- Business Power and Gas
- Certas Energy UK
- Crofts Developments Limited
- Smith Cooper
- Vision Express
- Purplebricks Group Plc
Work highlights
- Advised the joint administrators of Iresa Limited in relation to an application to court for directions in a landmark case for the energy sector.
- Advising clients in a variety of shareholder disputes, including breach of warranty and non-payment of deferred consideration.
- Advising an individual who has been the subject of a cryptocurrency fraud.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tim Speed