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Shakespeare Martineau—Mark Taylor

19 September 2023
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Law firm welcomes education partner

Shakespeare Martineau has welcomed partner Mark Taylor to its Birmingham education team.

Mark advises further and higher education institutions on commercial issues, mergers, corporate transactions and constitutional reviews. Having drafted part of Universities UK’s guide to international collaborations, Mark has particular expertise advising UK-based institutions on overseas partnerships.

With more than 16 years’ post-qualified experience, Mark has joined the firm after more than six years as a partner at Eversheds Sutherland.

Mark said: “I have worked opposite the Shakespeare Martineau team for years and it would be impossible not to be impressed by them. I am also passionate about and heavily involved in pro bono work, so the firm’s status as a B Corporation is a real attraction.
Smita Jamdar, partner and head of education at Shakespeare Martineau, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Mark to the firm; his technical knowledge, broad sector-specific experience and commitment to excellence in service delivery will be a real asset to our team as continue supporting educational institutions to thrive in an ever-evolving and rapidly-changing landscape.”

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