Shakespeare Martineau LLP retains its strong regional presence and handles a broad range of financial disputes arising from relationship breakdowns, as well as preparing nuptial agreements, and handling complex and sensitive child matters. The group is praised as ‘extremely responsive to clients and has very good technical knowledge’. The Leicester-based Katherine Marshall comes highly recommended as ’very knowledgeable’ and both ‘robust and pragmatic at the same time’. Sonia Bachu has significant experience as a specialist divorce lawyer.
Testimonials
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‘The family team is an extremely strong one with an excellent support staff. I find that the preparation of cases and the advice which has been given to clients is always of the highest quality. The team responds quickly and comprehensively to enquiries both from me as Counsel and from lay clients.’
‘Simply unrivalled in the the East Midlands for its strength as a full-service firm.’
‘Katherine Marshall is a fantastic family lawyer to have on your side. Her advice is realistic from the outset. Sonia Bachu handles some really difficult cases with real sure-footedness.’
‘The team is extremely responsive to clients and has very good technical knowledge.’
‘Katherine Marshall is very knowledgeable, and manages to both be robust and pragmatic at the same time, which is great for client outcomes.'
‘SHMA have a really fantastic family team. They are passionate about what they do, they have all the legal knowledge but are also creative thinkers when it comes to solving problems. They are highly regarded within the profession and deserve to be recognised.’
‘Katherine Marshall is the star of the show. If you were going to instruct a lawyer then you should choose her. Dynamic, knowledgeable, pragmatic but also unflappable.'
‘Shakespeare Martineau's family law practice, its uniqueness lies in the combination of expertise, empathy, and client-centered approach. Potential clients would be interested to know that the team doesn't just handle legal matters; they genuinely care about guiding individuals through emotionally challenging times, providing both legal support and emotional reassurance.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Katherine Marshall