Kate Onions
Shakespeare Martineau LLPActing on behalf of multinational housing associations, universities and building contractors, the Shakespeare Martineau LLP practice regularly advises on construction documents and residential developments. The Birmingham-based team is led by Ruth Phillips, who specialises in drafting and negotiating all forms of building contracts and collateral warranties, whilst Alex Smith assists funders and developers. Laura Taylor is knowledgeable on complex disputes, and Adam Watson has experience in construction litigation.
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Key clients
- Bishop Grosseteste University
- Graystacks Radmarsh Road Limited
- Infinity Park Derby LLP
- National Grid Energy Transmission Limited
- Peter James Homes Limited
- Pannell House Leicester Limited
- Shoby Properties Limited
- BDW
- Citizen Housing Group Limited
- Everards Brewery Limited
- Farmfoods Limited
- Maber Associates
- Max Barney Developments Limited
- Rainier Developments (Tenby Street) Limited
- Science Museum Group
- Lovell Partnerships Limited
- Severn Trent
- Isoca Water Limited
- L&Q Estates
- Derby University
- Staffordshire University
- Walsall Housing Group
- Wilson Bowden
- Winvic Construction Limited
- Hull College
- Midlands Land Portfolio Limited
- Northern Trust Company Ltd
- The University of West London
- Helen Taylor Thompson Foundation
- Welford Healthcare Ltd
- Alpha Construction Ltd
- Sequoia Living Wantage Limited
- Rotherwood Developments
- PSG Global Limited
- Whitworth Bros Limited
- Wagner Group Limited
- Liverpool John Moores University
- Habib Bank Zurich PLC
- Nottingham University
- University for the Creative Arts
- AC1 Construction
- Platform Housing
- Honeycomb
- Cornovii
- Punjab Bank
- Al Rayan Bank PLC
Work highlights
- Advising Lovell Partnerships in relation to its joint venture agreement with Peabody Development for a £240m residential scheme in Thamesmead.
- Advising Citizen Housing on its long-term £500m redevelopment of its sites in the Coventry area including 500 homes built for private sale and 2,800 affordable homes.
- Advising Charles Street Limited in relation to a £11m refurbishment project in the heart of Mayfair.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ruth Phillips