New directors in at Midlands law firm
Midlands law firm Shakespeare Martineau has announced six new directors as its Midlands offices, as part of 36 promotions across a number of teams and locations.
Effective 1 November, new legal directors in Birmingham include commercial services lawyer Daniel Kelly, construction solicitor Adam Watson, private client specialist Paul McMaster, real estate finance expert Mohamed Patel, and contentious probate lawyer Tamsin Walker. In Leicester, Amit Patel has been promoted to legal director in the residential conveyancing team.
In response to staff feedback, Shakespeare Martineau has also introduced a new senior associate role to bridge the gap between associate and legal director. The role aligns with a recognised career milestone across the legal sector, offering a clearer pathway for lawyers to continue building their technical expertise, commercial insight and client relationship skills.
A total of 24 people have been promoted to senior associate across the firm, including 21 in the Midlands.
Victoria Tester, managing director at Shakespeare Martineau, said: “Our people are the foundation of our success, and these promotions reflect their talent, dedication and impact across the firm.
“Introducing the senior associate role demonstrates our commitment to providing clear career pathways and ongoing professional development at every stage.
“We are proud to recognise the achievements of so many colleagues across multiple teams, and these well-earned promotions reinforce our culture of supporting, nurturing and empowering our people to deliver outstanding service to clients.”
