England - London • Dispute resolution
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
Shakespeare Martineau LLP fields a 'formidable team'. In January 2023, commercial disputes specialist Mark Rondel joined as partner from EMW Law LLP to head the dispute resolution team in London, where recently-elevated partner Sneha Nainwal is India desk head. Barry Jervis leads the nationwide dispute resolution and litigation practice from Birmingham; and Nicola Holton, who divides her time between London and Milton Keynes, heads the firm’s insolvency litigation offering. Legal director Catherine Hammerson-Jones is the firm’s leading lawyer for Quincecare claims.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Mark Rondel is a litigator of the highest quality.'
- 'Mark Rondel shows excellent judgement, is tenacious without being unnecessarily aggressive, and works hard to deliver the legal product - highly impressive to clients who see how well and efficiently he works.'
‘Each fee earner has diverse skills and strengths, which combine to form a formidable team.’
‘Catherine Hammerson-Jones brings a level of enthusiasm that is seldom seen in litigation, and this is combined with considerable legal skills.’
‘Catherine Hammerson-Jones has a unique background, which makes her ideally suited to certain types of work. In her particular field, Catherine is definitely a go-to solicitor.’
‘As a firm/team they always have time to present complex and technical matters in a way that makes sense.'
'Great knowledge and ability. Never an issue with resources or timing.’
Key clients
- Columbia Group
- MC Trustees
- Kedai
- Rocquefort Properties
- Rocquefort Property Holdings
- Frontlaunch
- Sunbel Development
- Lotus Properties (London)
- Calderon
- Albion Yard (Estates)
- Treasure Global Resources
- Goldbrown
- Julius No 1
- Columbia House Properties (No 6)
- Luiz Properties
- Crondall
- Vuillard Holdings
- Mintcove Management
Work highlights
- Acted for Spring Near East Manufacturing Company in its claim against HSBC UK for sums due and outstanding.
- Acting for Lloyds Bank in long-running enforcement matters relating to mortgages over properties in France.
- Acting for Ebury Partners in a dispute with a former employee regarding the allocation of EMI options.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Rondel