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28 October 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Shakespeare Martineau—Brian Noble

Commercial property partner joins firm’s Lincoln team

Law firm Shakespeare Martineau has expanded its growing team in Lincoln with the appointment of commercial property partner Brian Noble.

With more than 18 years’ post-qualified experience, Brian has joined Shakespeare Martineau from Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management in Newark, where he was a real estate partner. Prior to this, he worked for several law firms in London and the South East, working his way up from solicitor to partner.

In his new role, Brian will be specialising in landlord and tenant matters, providing property support for corporate transactions, and dealing with secured lending for both lenders and borrowers.

Brian, who will be based in Lincoln and working with clients and teams nationally, said: ‘I relocated back to Lincolnshire from London in 2023 and have worked with Shakespeare Martineau on the opposite side of a number of transactions since then.

‘I have always been impressed with the firm’s pro-active and commercially minded approach to deals, and I am excited to be part of its growing Lincoln office, while also having national exposure, and looking forward to helping the team and property practice grow in the region.’

Brian’s appointment is the latest in a string of new partner hires as part of Shakespeare Martineau’s growth strategy, broadening its footprint both north and south.

Joe Soul, partner and head of commercial property and development at Shakespeare Martineau, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Brian to our Lincoln-based team. We are currently experiencing growing demand for our services due to the strong reputation we have built over the years, and Brian’s experience is perfectly aligned with our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our commercial property clients.’

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