Banking & Finance
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 4
Chambers Review
Shakespeare Martineau has a reputable banking and finance practice with offices across the Midlands, including Solihull, Nottingham, Lincoln and Birmingham. The team demonstrates notable expertise in acquisition and development finance. It advises major banks on a range of refinancing matters. It also has a prominent Islamic finance practice.
Work Highlights
- Shakespeare Martineau acted for Lloyds Bank as lender to a borrower and its subsidiary to refinance various secured loan facilities from HSBC Bank.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shakespeare Martineau's work is always properly costed and is handled in line with the cost estimates."
"They have great sector knowledge and are always motivated to get the deal done."
"Nothing proves too sophisticated for them. They keep us updated, normally deliver to budget and are transparent and proactive if a course of work has evolved to a greater extent than anticipated."
"Shakespeare Martineau's work is always properly costed and is handled in line with the cost estimates."
"They have great sector knowledge and are always motivated to get the deal done."
"Nothing proves too sophisticated for them. They keep us updated, normally deliver to budget and are transparent and proactive if a course of work has evolved to a greater extent than anticipated."
Notable Practitioners
Naomi Tudor of Shakespeare Martineau has significant experience advising clients on corporate finance as well as acquisition and property finance matters. She acts for both borrowers and lenders.
"I cannot speak more highly of Naomi. Her level of capability and understanding is incredible; she is diligent, focused and commercially aware."