New head of dispute resolution at Nottingham law firm

Associate partner Tim Speed has moved from his role in the Birmingham office to head up the dispute resolution team at Shakespeare Martineau’s Nottingham office.

Speed’s new role will see him advise clients on a variety of contractual and commercial disputes, whilst also heading up a team of litigators based at the Nottingham office.

Duncan James, head of Shakespeare Martineau’s Nottingham office, said: “As a firm, we pride ourselves on our ability to nurture and promote talent from within, granting opportunities to those who share in our ambitions for growth and development, and for the provision of expert counsel. This way, our clients can be assured that we will continue to provide top class legal advice and services, from a position of extensive specialist experience.

“Tim has consistently proven himself to be a highly skilled and effective litigator. His knowledge and experience will stand him in good stead for his new role.”

Speed said: “I am delighted to have joined this dedicated and accomplished team, as we continue to drive the success of the firm. I am excited about our prospects for the future and look forward to growing the firm’s presence in the commercial litigation and professional negligence market in the East Midlands.”