New partner for Solihull law firm

Law firm Shakespeare Martineau has hired Joanna Deffley as partner to its Solihull residential development real estate team.

Deffley joins the wider national real estate team at Shakespeare Martineau that specialises in all areas of real estate, including residential and commercial development, social housing, student housing, build to rent, and

Barry Fisher, real estate partner in the Solihull office of law firm, Shakespeare Martineau, said: “Bringing over 15 years of experience with her, Joanna will be a great asset to an existing team of dedicated experts who are just that: experts in their field. Her extensive knowledge will be invaluable in continuing to provide our clients with high quality advice across a wide range of real estate matters.”

Deffley said: “I became a development lawyer because I love solving a problem, making a deal happen, and seeing a new development come to fruition. To achieve this, client service excellence in the provision of legal services is paramount, and I believe Shakespeare Martineau shares my ethos and goals. I’m delighted to be joining this growing, forward thinking, firm.”