Anton Letten
Shakespeare Martineau LLPIn addition to handling general commercial litigation, Shakespeare Martineau LLP has specialist expertise in the energy sector; Tim Speed is particularly active in representing energy providers and acts in disputes pertaining to contracts, shareholders, and insolvencies. Steven Skiba is able to assist with complex trade secrets and restrictive covenant claims, and Anton Letten regularly aids clients in the recovery of losses through professional negligence claims.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team know our business very well, and with a lot of change in our business and in our industry, Shakespeare's has always sought to be on the front foot to serve our business better. They will always engage with our business, acting as an extension of us, so understanding what impacts us is crucial.'
‘Tim Speed has been a stand-out partner for our business in recent years, always available at short notice to help us out with an urgent matter. Tim's advice has always proved invaluable, especially in the field of insolvency.’
'I have worked with Anton Letten who was quick, commercial and showed good knowledge.'
‘Expert knowledge in the area of law needed, and gained knowledge into my niche area of business very well.’
‘Great availability and support, and I have valued their honest advice.’
Key clients
- Teneo
- Interpath
- Npower
- Eon
- National Grid
- Business Power and Gas
- Certas Energy
- Crofts Developments
- Karcher
- Smith Cooper
- Vision Express
- 360 Investco
- Purplebricks Group
Work highlights
- Acted for the administrators of Iresa Limited in a case that determined how millions of pounds were distributed in insolvencies.
- Acted for the buyers of a business bringing a claim for significant damages arising from various breaches of warranties.
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Tim Speed
Shakespeare Martineau LLPPractice head
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Tim Speed