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Nottingham law firm unlocks potential for entrepreneurs with impressive results

Shakespeare Martineau will be sponsoring the Nottingham Post Business Awards 2021

Shakespeare Martineau's innovative approach has helped it to develop as one of the leading law firms in the East Midlands

is an award-winning full-service law firm that offers trusted legal advice for life and business-related queries.

Rooted in the Midlands, the firm focuses on building long-term relationships with clients and has particular expertise in .

Shakespeare Martineau also offers business development, and investment information, as well as business coaching to help the creation and implementation of the next generation of purpose-led businesses, through the University of Nottingham’s annual Ingenuity Programme.

This year the programme saw Shakespeare Martineau offer hundreds of hours of volunteering support to help people across the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ develop their business plans, and thousands of pounds worth of legal advice to regional winners, to help take their impact-led start-up forward.

And that's not all.

The success of the law firm's new online platform 360+ has made corporate legal advice and resources available to businesses working across a range of sectors during the pandemic - helping clients take the steps forward for their growth with confidence and ease.

The law firm will be continuing its pro-active approach as it supports the this year, by sponsoring the Business Entrepreneur of the Year category.

This year's much-anticipated awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 - nominations are now closed but you can find ticket details on the website .

Shakespeare Martineau has been providing access to online legal resources and compliance for its clients in Nottinghamshire

Duncan James, partner and head of the East Midlands region at Shakespeare Martineau, says: “Our purpose is to unlock potential wherever we see it and being able to support ideas and innovations that are purpose-led and will truly make a difference. We’re also specialists in supporting entrepreneurs at all stages of their business lifecycle.

“Thinking outside the box and developing new ideas is what makes working with start-ups and entrepreneurs so exciting, and we know it will also play a key part in helping drive the economy post-pandemic.”

Going the extra mile

The law firm also offers coaching and investment information to help entrepreneurs and start-ups to progress

Throughout the pandemic, Shakespeare Martineau has supported its clients with the most up to date legal information. This includes by offering a free helpline, webinars and downloadable guides online.

The firm has also launched its 360+ platform designed for start-up and fast-growing businesses. Currently, it offers a quick, simplified and accessible solution for employment law know-how.

The 360+ portal includes a broad range of employment and HR guides, policies and step by step templates that businesses can securely download and edit anywhere and on any device.

Shakespeare Martineau is sponsoring the Business Entrepreneur of the Year category at the Nottingham Post Business Awards 2021

The portal also contains employment news, case updates, bitesize training sessions and events.

In its next phase, the 360+ platform will offer a broader variety of legal guides, policies and templates beyond just employment law, to include other areas such as corporate, intellectual property and much more.

It will also become a one-stop shop for relevant news, case updates and training sessions, as well as member-exclusive events such as ‘ask the expert’ sessions.

Shakespeare Martineau is sponsoring the Business Entrepreneur of the Year Award

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Shakespeare Martineau is delighted to sponsor the Nottingham Post Business Awards which are being held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 - nominations are now closed but you can find ticket details on the website .

Shakespeare Martineau is a full-service law firm, providing legal services to businesses, organisations, government departments, families and people throughout life and in business.

Duncan James, partner and head of East Midlands region at Shakespeare Martineau, said: “It’s extremely important that we recognise and celebrate local innovation and talent. For me, the entrepreneurial award does just that. You only need to glance at the list to get a feel for exciting ideas and fast-growing companies in Nottingham have to offer the city, the region, the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ and the world!"

An award-winning firm

Taking a bigger picture view of a client’s ambition and needs, whether that be through wills and inheritance planning or raising investment funds for a growing business, has made Shakespeare Martineau a leading law firm.

Earlier this year, the firm had a record quarter with the national team supporting more than £4bn worth of deals.

From left: Rhys Wyborn, Duncan James and Philip Pepper of Shakespeare Martineau(Image: © Under licence to Dave Warren/Picture Team)

Shakespeare Martineau has also achieved the ‘Gold Trusted Service Award’ from Feefo and was listed in 'Best Companies 2021' as one of the top 20 law firms, top 100 in the Midlands and top 75 large London businesses.

Working with organisations of all sizes, the firm delivers a broad range of specialist legal services and has particular expertise across areas including but not limited to: energy, education, banking and finance, healthcare, investment funds, manufacturing, agriculture, family business, Islamic finance, later living, social housing and real estate.

Shakespeare Martineau also provides services for families and private clients.

With more than 880 people, Shakespeare Martineau has offices in Nottingham, Leicester, Lincoln, Sheffield, Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, London, Milton Keynes and Glasgow.