Shakespeare Martineau
Who we are
On paper, we’re a full-service law firm, working with businesses, individuals and families across the UK. But what truly defines us is our purpose – to unlock potential in our people, our clients and the places we are in to support growth and development.
With more than 1,200 people (and growing!) across 12 office locations, we combine specialist legal knowledge with commercial insight, creativity and a deeply human approach.
What we do
Working with ambitious organisations and individuals – from fast-growth family businesses and entrepreneurs to household names and institutions – we provide practical and commercially-focused legal advice that supports success and sustainability in an ever-changing world.
Our broad spectrum of legal services include corporate and commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, real estate and planning. Our personal legal services support individuals and families through every stage of life, whether navigating family law issues, buying a home or planning for the future.
Specialist sectors
We are known for our depth of experience in key specialist sectors, including charities, energy, education, healthcare, agriculture, social housing and real estate.
How we’re different
We do more than deliver legal services. We combine legal expertise with human insight, creativity and commercial focus. We’re purpose-driven, values-led and future-facing, always challenging ourselves to deliver more impact for our clients and society.
As a certified B Corporation, we hold ourselves to high standards of social and environmental responsibility. We truly believe in doing business that is both purposeful and profitable, and we’re committed to making a positive impact where it matters most. We embrace agile working and are proud of our inclusive, empowering culture – one where our people and our clients thrive.
Recognition
We’re ranked in more than 50 areas of law by the Legal 500, with 145 lawyers recognised as leading individuals, next-generation partners or rising stars. We are top-tier in agriculture, charities, commercial property, corporate and commercial, debt recovery, education, employment, energy, family, intellectual property, personal tax, trusts and probate, planning, and banking and finance.
In Chambers & Partners, we are ranked in 25 practice areas – including employment, family, construction, intellectual property, planning, litigation, energy, construction and private wealth – with 53 lawyers individually ranked.
Where you can find us
Committed to the UK, we operate nationally, with our offices located in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, London, Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham, Milton Keynes, Solihull, Sheffield, Southampton and Stratford-upon-Avon.
