Law firm goes for growth in Lincoln
Shakespeare Martineau has strengthened its Lincoln team with a pair of senior hires, including heavyweight residential conveyancing partner Ed Atkin.
Atkin, previously of Wilkin Chapman in Grimsby, has been joined at the law firm by agricultural associate Alex Wensor.
He brings 18 years of post-qualified experience to the role, and will be responsible for growing Shakespeare Martineau’s Lincoln offering and building its residential conveyancing team in the city.
After starting his career as a commercial property solicitor, Atkin moved into residential conveyancing in 2014. A large proportion of his work has been at the top end of the housing market dealing with multi-million-pound transactions.
He said: “I am delighted to have joined a renowned national firm at a time when it is building something new and exciting in Lincoln. I am looking forward to using my experience to further establish the residential property team in the city, while also adding to the firm’s high-value conveyancing offering and client base.
“Residential conveyancing is extremely rewarding as you are working with clients during what is often a stressful and emotional time. Being able to look after them throughout that journey and bringing the matter to a conclusion that allows them to start the next chapter in their life is very satisfying.”
Alex Wensor spent four years at HCR Hewitsons and three at Roythornes Solicitors before making the move to Shakespeare Martineau.
He said: “Lincolnshire is renowned for farming so it is a great place to be an agricultural solicitor. I was attracted to Shakespeare Martineau’s drive to continue the growth of its farming expertise and its ability to offer a wide variety of services to farmers and landowners.”
The appointments follow a raft of new hires for Shakespeare Martineau in Lincoln, including private client legal director Emma Carr, corporate solicitor Nana Maisuradze and senior conveyancing assistant Adam Jakubik.
Employment partner Helen Molloy said: “We are thrilled to welcome Ed and Alex to our growing team as we continue our investment in the Lincolnshire market. Both have strong knowledge of the Lincolnshire area, so we are looking forward to them continuing their great work with us here at Shakespeare Martineau.”
