With Michael Stace at the helm, Shakespeare Martineau LLP represents a litany of clients within the healthcare, tech and renewables spheres, on the gamut of corporate and private equity matters. Stace specialises in disposals and joint venture arrangements, the ‘top-notch’ Keith Spedding advises on multi-jurisdictional M&A, whilst Kavita Patel primarily focuses on corporate finance transactions. Joddy Webb concentrates on investments, and Peter Mayhew is also highlighted as key.
Testimonials
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‘The SHMA team was led by a senior partner who drew in expertise from colleagues and external experts as necessary - but kept the lead role at all times. The people drawn in were encouraged to communicate openly and fully within the team and ourselves, so that all were kept up to date with any issues.'
‘A very friendly and approachable team. Highly knowledgeable in their sectors, with strong commercial understanding.’
‘The partner was easy to deal with and took a pragmatic approach to problem solving to get the deal done.’
‘Very friendly approach by a team who got to know our charity organisation and support us.’
‘We have an excellent rapport with Rachel Gwynne who is very supportive. She also responds much quicker than another lawyer from our previous firm.’
‘Andrew Smith is an excellent communicator, easy to deal with, explains process so that it's easy to understand. Very professional.'
‘Very friendly and approachable, good understanding of the business, provides practical legal advice.’
‘Andrew Smith: great understanding of all aspects of the business, very responsive, a good source for help and advice.’
Key clients
- Whitworth Bros
- Carr’s Flour Mills
- Viessmann Investment GmbH
- Phoenix Brickwork UK
- UK Battery Industrialisation Centre
- Idea Catalyst Partners LLP
- TC Murphy Salisbury
- O’Brien Contractors
- Shareholders of Crucible Education
- South Staffordshire plc
- The University College of Osteopathy
- Walsgrove Charities
- Take Her Lead
- Municipal Charities
- Royal Mencap Society
- Response Organisation
Work highlights
- Acting for the shareholders of Crucible Education on the sale to Acorn Education.
- Acting for the shareholders of Murphy Salisbury on the sale of a majority stake to TC Group.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Smith