About us
We're a bit different! We're about delivering excellent service to our clients whilst enjoying our working lives, and still having time to maximise our potential outside of work.
Up to 2nd April 2007 Shakespeares Solicitors and Putsmans LLP were two of Birmingham’s oldest and most highly regarded law firms. Putsmans can trace its roots back to 1843 and took its present name from Maurice Putsman in 1951. Shakespeares was originally formed in 1856 and in 1861 a Mr Shakespeare (William – but not that one!) joined the original founder Mr Plunkett and the firm became known as Plunkett & Shakespeare.
Our combined firm, with nearly 300 people based in the heart of the city, is now one of Birmingham’s largest providers of legal advice. We remain committed to our Midlands roots, and while striving to build a modern law firm, work to ensure our people are given every opportunity to realise their potential.
And our future...well we continue to learn every day about what our clients want as they strive to build successful futures. That means we will have to respond quickly and remain flexible in our approach. So no big marketing promises – just a commitment to meet our clients’ needs in the best way we can.
We advise on a wide range of issues both for business and individuals. You can find out more by simply picking up the phone or dropping us an email – we’d love to speak to you.