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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!

25 Sep 2008 - Opportunities for employment solicitors with Shakespeare Putsman
We are currently looking for two employment solicitors to join our firm. Ideally we are looking for 3-6 years pqe in employment law, with demonstrable experience in marketing and supervision. Further information

15 Sep 2008 - Commercial team advises on record outsourcing deal
A Shakespeare Putsman team led by partner Matthew Sutton has advised Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council on Europe's largest education outsourcing contract. Read more about this £345m contract

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

15 Aug 2008 - New associate joins corporate team
Melanie Mapstone has joined the corporate team as an associate. Her experience will bring additional expertise to a team which is particularly noted for its work on deals with a value of between £1m and £10m. Click here for more

2 Jul 2008 - Two new partners join Shakespeare Putsman
Paula Whelan and Andrew Hartshorn have been appointed as partners in the employment and IT and technology teams respectively. Click here for the full story

25 Jun 2008 - Shakespeare Putsman shines in prestigious industry awards
Shakespeare Putsman was named as a runner-up in last night's prestigious industry awards organised by legal publication 'The Lawyer' claiming a spot in the category of 'National/Regional Law Firm of the Year'. Read more

1 May 2008 - Shakespeare Putsman strengthens insurance team
Shakespeare Putsman has promoted Julie Park as a partner and Christopher Drayton as an associate within its insurance team. Click here for more

5 Mar 2008 - Shakespeare Putsman advises on £350m development
Birmingham law firm Shakespeare Putsman has advised the joint venture company Making Places on the development of a new sustainable community in Milton Keynes worth more than £350m. Click here for more

13 Feb 2008 - Construction experts join Shakespeare Putsman
Keith Blizzard, Rachael Hobbis and Maria Blizzard have joined Shakespeare Putsman in a move which significantly strengthens the Birmingham law firm's construction team. Click here for more.

29 Jan 2008 - Carrick Lindsay joins as insolvency partner
Carrick Lindsay has joined Shakespeare Putsman's expanding turnaround and insolvency team as a partner. Read more here.

4 Jan 2008 - New faces at Shakespeare Putsman
Birmingham law firm Shakespeare Putsman has recruited nearly 30 new lawyers and paralegals since Shakespeares Solicitors and Putsmans LLP merged in April 2007. Click here to read more.

- We are looking for a Facilities and H&S Supervisor!
We are currently looking for a talented individual to provide an extensive range of facilities management services and deliver our Health and Safety programme. Find out more here!