Strengthened by the arrival of the new practice head Vanessa Joll in May 2023, Shakespeare Martineau LLP deploys a ‘creative approach’ in tackling complex development disputes, contested 1954 Act claims and break notice issues. Based out of Birmingham, Martin Edwards brings vast expertise in the education, telecoms and energy sectors to the team, whilst the ’legally excellent’ James Fownes is an expert on the contentious aspects of lease renewals and break clauses. Justine Ball acts on behalf of developers and corporate landlords, and Pia Eames is also noted as a key contact.
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‘James Fownes is very competent and extremely personable.’
‘James Fownes is always excellent. Pia Eames is brilliant and always goes the extra mile.’
‘Martin Edwards and Pia Eames are both a delight to work with.'
‘Martin Edwards is a field-leader in protest cases for landowners. He has done dozens of such cases and knows the area inside-out.'
‘James Fownes is extremely creative and legally excellent. A real fighter for his clients and will look for all and every angle on as case. Pia Eames is extremely thorough and diligent. Excellent with clients and is always determined to get to the bottom of the detail.’
‘Justine Ball provided excellent work on the matter she helped us with. She was professional and gave excellent advice both on the subject area and on strategy.'
Clients clés
- University of Nottingham
- Vision Express (UK) Limited
- Workspace Plc
- Severn Trent Water Limited
- National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc
- Gallagher Developments Hold Co Limited
- RSS Group Plc
- Kroll
- Electricity North Western
- Woodland Trust
Points forts
- Managing a variety of complex property disputes around major infrastructure assets for national statutory undertakers, including National Grid and Severn Trent Water.
- Assisted Nottingham University to successfully manage peaceful protest on its campus by obtaining a Campus Wide Possession Order.
- Advising landowners in their tribunal disputes with all the major telecoms operators – for example, acting for Walsall Housing Group.
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Responsable de la pratique
Vanessa Joll
Autres avocats clés
Martin Edwards; James Fownes; Justine Ball; Pia Eames