The multidisciplinary practice at Shakespeare Martineau LLP is noted for its broad planning expertise, with a geographic focus across the Midlands. The firm regularly advises established developers and residential and commercial clients, as well as an increasing roster of local authorities. The practice is led by Birmingham-based partner Simon Stanion, who is noted for his experience in contentious development plans. Anna Cartledge, also in Birmingham, is distinguished for her planning specialism in large-scale residential development sites, as well as for her experience in biodiversity net gain and heritage sites.

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Testimonials

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‘The people at Shakespeare are great to work with, approachable, pragmatic and collaborative in their approach.’
‘We often work with Sonal Panesar who is quick to respond, collaborative in her approach and will always pick up the phone to talk an issue though and work with us to find solutions.’
'The firm has a first class planning team headed up by the highly experienced Simon Stanion.'
'Simon Stanion and Josh Morley - Simon is a sector leader with unparalleled experience in the planning sector. Josh Morley is talented and highly effective junior lawyer and a future market leader.'

Key clients

Court BD
Cropston Properties
BDW Trading Limited
Platform Homes Limited
KLPG (Nottinghamshire) Limited
South Staffordshire Water
Newark and Sherwood District Council
Everards Brewery
BDW

Work highlights

Advised Court BD on all of the legal aspects of a planning application for a build-to-rent scheme in Birmingham, providing a mix of 581 one- and two-bedroom homes.
Continuing to advise Everards Brewery on the redevelopment of Everards Meadows in Enderby, Leicestershire, a large-scale mixed-leisure use scheme which sees the regeneration of a site on the outskirts of Leicester City Centre.
Advising Platform Housing in relation to the acquisition and development of over 100 residential units at Bishops Cleeve, including on BNG, s.106 and public rights of way.