Shakespeare Martineau has appointed David Adams as a partner in its national banking and finance team, reinforcing its presence across the Midlands. David brings more than 25 years’ experience and joins from Shoosmiths, where he spent over a decade advising on real estate finance, corporate lending, and asset-based finance.
David has acted for a wide range of clients, including high street lenders, universities, and corporate borrowers, with particular expertise in the health, education, and agriculture sectors. ‘I was drawn to Shakespeare Martineau by its strong regional presence and ambitious growth plans,’ he said. ‘It’s great to be part of a team with such positive momentum.’
His recent work includes advising Global University Systems on the financing of its Birmingham acquisition, acting on a £115m agricultural finance deal, and representing a Czech venture capital fund in a distressed acquisition. He also advised Cranfield University on its banking facilities with HSBC UK.
Victoria Tester, partner and managing director at Shakespeare Martineau, welcomed the appointment, saying: ‘David is a fantastic addition to our growing national banking team. His breadth of expertise perfectly complements our existing strengths and supports our strategic growth plans.’
