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25 June 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Shakespeare Martineau—Jill Briggs

Residential development team welcomes partner in Birmingham

Shakespeare Martineau has appointed Jill Briggs as a partner in its national real estate team, enhancing its residential development capabilities. Based in Birmingham, Briggs brings over 15 years’ experience advising housebuilders on strategic and immediate land acquisitions across the UK.

Briggs is known for guiding clients through the full lifecycle of complex residential development deals, with particular expertise in unlocking the potential of brownfield and former industrial sites. She said the firm’s ‘ambitious and forward-looking’ culture was a major draw, adding: ‘I’m excited to join a team that combines high-quality work with a positive and supportive environment.’

Her notable projects include advising on a 2,300-home former power station site and a multi-title acquisition for 750 homes. She also led a phased acquisition of an industrial site, overcoming drainage and planning hurdles.

Victoria Tester, partner and managing director, welcomed the hire, commenting: ‘Her deep sector knowledge, practical approach, and strong client relationships make her a perfect fit for the firm and our growth ambitions.’

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