Banking solicitor joins Shakespeare Martineau’s Southampton team

Law firm Shakespeare Martineau has further expanded its team in Southampton with the appointment of banking and finance solicitor Lauren Green.

Lauren joins the firm after more than four years with Blake Morgan, during which time she’s built up experience in assisting banks and borrowers with securing lending, acquisition finance, debt finance, development finance and debt restructuring in the SME and mid-market space.

She’ll be based in Southampton but service a national client base, helping to grow the team’s presence in the banking sector.

“I’m thrilled to join Shakespeare Martineau’s banking team in Southampton, especially during this exciting period of growth into the Central South market,” said Lauren.

“I’m eager to contribute to our mission to make a difference in the Central South and the Solent Freeport, and I’m committed to making a positive impact on my team and being a dependable point of contact for clients.

“The adrenaline rush of deal completion and the challenge of complex transactions are aspects of the job I genuinely love, and I look forward to bringing that enthusiasm to my work here.”

Shakespeare Martineau secured office space at University of Southampton Science Park in April.

The firm has since appointed corporate partner James Hawkeswood to head up the Southampton team, joined by commercial litigator Paula Swain, banking and finance partner Jake Holmes, and debt and asset recovery team supervisor Ray Welsby.

James added: “We’re delighted to welcome Lauren to our team in Southampton.

“Lauren’s impressive background and dedication to her professional growth make her a perfect fit for us.

“Her enthusiasm for making a positive impact aligns seamlessly with our mission as we continue to expand in the Central South.

“We look forward to seeing her thrive and contribute to our ongoing success and growth.”