The areas of expertise that SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU LLP offers, and how many other firms on ReviewAsolicitor also cover each one.
Practice Area
Firms in Tunbridge Wells
Firms nationally
Arbitration
4
1,133
Commercial Property
20
6,413
Company & Commercial
20
5,821
Divorce
20
7,108
Employment Law
23
5,022
Intellectual Property
2
763
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Suzy W
Review left 12 months ago Verified
I think we should be careful about this company. I received a late filing penalty notice of £150. I paid this by check in 2024. A few days early in July 2025, we got another notice for the same reference number with the one we paid for in 2024, this time with amount of £107.
Again today we got a notice the same reference number saying that thanks for paying the part of £150 to reduce your liability with our client, we look forward to receive £85 in order to suspend proceedings.
We only had a late filing fine on the company house of £100. We already paid to Shakespeare Martineau for £150 a year ago. But I don't think I will ever trust Shakespeare Martineau any more.
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Miss C
Review left 1 year ago Verified
Reporting to the regulator. After spending weeks trying to pay a CCJ, they are managing on behalf of Company’s house. I simply cannot get hold of them. They do not answer the phone, they are corrupt, I am one of very many customers with the same issue. They have now ruined my credit. I’m applying directly to the courts and providing all of the evidence of my contact with them or lack of. This company should not practice law. They do not answer any forms of communication.
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Caroline Yue
Review left 1 year ago Verified
I shall remain forever grateful to my 2 lawyers, Lisa Serrant and Max Rossiter, and much gratitude to the fantastic team at Shakespeare Martineau. Although the results of my 6 year legal case sadly did not turn out in my favour, of course I am disappointed, but it is what it is! I want to acknowledge how very, very hard Lisa & Max both worked on my case. Every single email I ever received from them, I honestly felt were consistently compassionate, highly respectful, clear & concise regarding facts and next steps, methodical, well thought out. The fees were a lot higher than I imagine would be (bless you Lisa for doing your best to keep my costs down...)- but at the end of the day, I felt it was money well spent and have zero regrets, only vibes :)
Thank you again, Lisa and Max for helping me navigate through one of the darkest experiences of my life. You both really made a HUGE difference in my experience.... you should be proud of yourselves!
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Immanuel Ross
Review left 1 year ago Verified
I received a random email on behalf of their client and paid the requested amount. When I tried to verify if they were a legitimate company, no one responded. To avoid further issues, I paid the full balance but haven't received any receipt or acknowledgment of payment.
I've called for five consecutive days, leaving messages with the "claims handler," but no one has responded. This morning, I've been on hold for 30 minutes. Shocking!
What's worse, I've overpaid, and I doubt I'll ever see that money returned based on how they operate!
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Panny Malialis
Review left 1 year ago Verified
Poor communication and unnecessarily complicated payment process. Received a claim for a bill I wasn't aware of and simply wanted to pay it. Made multiple attempts to get through on the phone, spending unreasonable amounts of time on hold. Despite having my reference number, there's no option to pay online – you're forced to speak to someone. In 2024, why isn't there a simple online payment system?
