News

28 Jul 2010 - Construction law seminar - Tuesday 7 September 2010
Held at our offices in central Birmingham, our latest construction law update will cover topics including set-off in construction contracts, learning from the recession and mediation. Click here to find out more and book your place.

1 Jul 2010 - Shakespeare Putsman and Needham & James merge today
Birmingham based law firm Shakespeare Putsman LLP has today (1 July 2010) merged with leading Midlands firm Needham & James LLP. Click here for the full story.

17 May 2010 - Annual IP seminar
Our annual Intellectual Property seminar took place on Tuesday 11 May 2010 at our offices. To get your copy of the presentations and detailed speaker notes click here.

29 Mar 2010 - ECJ decision on Adwords
Nick Briggs, partner and head of IP reviews last week's long awaited ECJ decision on Adwords. Click here to read his comments.

4 Mar 2010 - Places for People instruct Shakespeare Putsman
Places for People has instructed leading Birmingham law firm Shakespeare Putsman to advise on the creation of two new communities in Milton Keynes and Swindon.  Click here for further details.

22 Feb 2010 - Employment law update - Tuesday 16 March, 8am or 4pm session
Our sessions are designed to provide HR professionals, senior managers and business owners with an overview of developments in employment law and the likely implications. Click here for more information.

12 Feb 2010 - Spring 2010 construction seminar - book your place!
Our latest construction law update will take place from 4.30pm on Thursday 18 March 2010 at our offices in central Birmingham.  Click here for more details and to reserve your place.

8 Feb 2010 - Plan for potential disputes
Keith Blizzard, director in Shakespeare Putsman's construction department comments in this month's Birmingham Post feature on dispute resolution.  Click here to read the feature in full.

18 Jan 2010 - Construction law update - The Defective Premises Act
In this month's 'Building Magazine' construction partner Ian Yule comments on how a recent case will help protect owners and occupiers of dwellings against poor workmanship. Click here to read Ian's full article.

22 Dec 2009 - Shakespeare Putsman advise on Swiss deal
Birmingham law firm Shakespeare Putsman has advised on the sale of City Gate Money Managers Ltd and a majority stake of SPA Corporate Finance Ltd to Helvetia Wealth AG.  Click here for more.

4 Dec 2009 - New insurance partner joins Shakespeare Putsman
Stephen Garrett has joined Birmingham law firm Shakespeare Putsman as a partner in the firm's insurance division.  Click here for more details.

23 Nov 2009 - Shakespeare Putsman makes double appointment
Leading Birmingham law firm Shakespeare Putsman has announced the appointment of two new partners to expand their commercial resolution team. Click here to read more

12 Oct 2009 - Construction law update
The latest construction law update took place on Thursday 8 October 2009 and covered a number of recent developments. Find out more here.

1 Oct 2009 - Autumn employment law update
Our latest update seminars took place on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 September at our offices in the centre of Birmingham.  Click here to see what they covered.

25 Aug 2009 - Guaranteed fixed price offer on legal advice
Shakespeare Putsman's corporate team are offering to guarantee any quote given for legal advice. The pledge is designed to help business owners and managers to forecast legal costs with certainty. Further information here!

23 Jun 2009 - Is new mobile directory legal?
The controversial 118 800 mobile phone directory which launched last week (19 June) is likely to face legal objections over privacy issues including the Data Protection Act. Associate Martin Noble comments...

29 May 2009 - Two new associates at Shakespeare Putsman
Birmingham law firm Shakespeare Putsman has two new associates in Alan Dark and Martin Noble. Alan joins the firm's employment team while Martin Noble has been promoted within the IP team. Read more here!

5 May 2009 - Construction partner joins Shakespeare Putsman
Ian Yule has joined the firm as a partner in the construction team. Ian has specialised in construction law for nearly 20 years and joins the firm from Wragge & Co in Birmingham where he was a partner. Read more here!

17 Apr 2009 - New Chair for Midlands Association of Women in Property
Rachael Hobbis from our construction team has become the new Chair of the Midlands Association of Women in Property. She will hold the role for one year. Read more here!

27 Mar 2009 - Intellectual Property Seminar - 30 April 2009
Our IP team are running a specialist seminar for patent and trade mark attorneys, in-house counsel and business directors who are charged with ensuring IP assets provide value. Find out more here

10 Mar 2009 - EU brings cheer to small companies
The European Commission's quest to rid businesses of unnecessary red tape has led to a proposal which will be welcomed by small company owners throughout Europe. Read more here!

17 Feb 2009 - Shakespeare Putsman shortlisted in Birmingham Law Society awards
Five people from the firm have been shortlisted for awards at the 2009 Birmingham Law Society awards across various categories. Find out more about the nominations here

2 Feb 2009 - Legal specialists join Shakespeare Putsman
Intellectual property specialist Mauro Paiano and insurance lawyer Michelle Iles have joined the firm. Mauro becomes a partner bringing 17 years of IP and litigation experience. Read more about this story

16 Jan 2009 - Employment law update - 10 and 11 March 2009
Shakespeare Putsman's employment team will be holding two employment law updates in March 2009. They are designed for HR professional who need to keep their knowledge up to date. Find out more

6 Nov 2008 - Shakespeare Putsman advises Fern Plastics on MBO
The management team of Wolverhampton-based plastics manufacturer Fern Plastic Products has completed a multi-million pound buy out. The new MD was advised by SP corporate partner Gary Davie. Read more here

28 Oct 2008 - Shakespeare Putsman advises Avingtrans on £3.5m conditional placing
Our corporate team advised AIM listed engineering business Avingtrans on its £3.5 million fund raising. The Nottingham company will invest in expanding its manufacturing capability in China.  Read more here!

2 Sep 2008 - IT partner joins Shakespeare Putsman
IT law specialist Andrew Hartshorn has joined the firm as a partner from Pinsent Masons where he was head of the IT team in Birmingham and a partner in the outsourcing, technology and commercial group. Click for more