Law firm boosts growth ambitions with double hire

A Midlands law firm has strengthened its growth ambitions with the appointment of two business development business partners in Nottingham and Birmingham.

Lois Pryor and Perri Blakey, who have more than 24 years ' combined experience in the professional services sector, have joined Shakespeare Martineau.

While Lois (pictured) will be looking after the firm 's residential development, commercial property and development, building communities, build to rent, and logistics legal teams, Perri will be supporting the firm 's corporate department, as well as its East Midlands and South Yorkshire office hubs in Nottingham, Leicester, Lincoln and Sheffield.

Lois and Perri will primarily be based at the firm 's Birmingham and Nottingham hubs respectively, but will work with teams nationally across multiple services, markets and cities.

Lois - who joins the team after spending more than two years at international law firm Gowling WLG looking after the real estate, government and healthcare sectors - said: “Shakespeare Martineau 's innovative approach to running a law firm really captured my interest, as well as its reputation for encouraging employees to be themselves.

“The firm has ambitious growth targets and I am looking forward to having an impact on its upwards trajectory and, in particular, the infrastructure and specialist markets team. ”

Perri - who was previously at national law firm Browne Jacobson, supporting its SME and entrepreneur target market - added: “Shakespeare Martineau is progressive, ambitious and has strong ethical values, and a real focus on the development and success of its people.

“I 'm excited to be working with the firm 's corporate team and working with the partners to identify new opportunities in the market. ”

Head of business development Audrey Holden said: “Our positive culture and ambitious growth targets are proving to be a beacon for talent and we are thrilled to welcome both Lois and Perri to Shakespeare Martineau. ”