Coventry & Warwickshire in business
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Leading law firm is changing business for good Leading full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau, which has 11 office hubs across the UK including Stratford-Upon-Avon, is changing the world of business for good. Committed to unlocking potential for its clients, people, communities and the planet, the firm achieved B-Corporation status earlier this year as a result of its responsible business initiatives. Making more than 30 pledges, the firm has committed to increasing diversity at a senior level, reducing its carbon footprint and offering career development opportunities to underrepresented groups.
regular bake sales, family events and challenges such as the Shakespeare Hospice dragon boat race and fun runs. Andrew Smith, head of the firm’s Stratford and Solihull hubs, said: “As a certified B Corporation, we’re committed to using business as a force for good for our people, clients, planet and communities. It’s important for us to support local causes that make real differences to the lives of others. “We also strongly believe that you can be both purposeful and profitable and this is led by our incredible team of trusted advisors, who provide the best service to our clients.”
new locations in the South West, East Midlands and Scotland, as well as reporting a 16 per cent revenue increase and achieving multiple awardwins, including being named employer of the year at the Stratford Herald Business and Tourism Awards last year. Andrew continued: “We have a local service offering and knowledge, backed by the strength of a national firm with wide-ranging expertise. We take a holistic approach to our clients’ problems, ambitions and needs, helping them unlock their potential by acting as an extension of their team.” Shakespeare Martineau is a top tier law firm in Legal 500 and Chambers, with more than 40 legal experts recognised in the hall of fame, as rising stars, next generation partners or leading individuals.
The firm was also listed in Best Companies 2022, including as a top 75 West Midlands business to work for.
With a full-service offering and access to more than 1,200 experts up and down the country, Shakespeare Martineau has had a significant year of growth, including expanding into
Locally, Shakespeare Martineau is supporting a host of charities and causes including its hub-nominated charity the Shakespeare Hospice, the Shakespeare Marathons, the Warwick Folk Festival’s “Breaking Walls, Building Communities” concert featuring homeless artists and the GlastonBeoley charity festival, raising money through
"We also strongly believe that you can be both purposeful and profitable and this is led by our incredible team of trusted advisors, who provide the best service to our clients."
Working with organisations of all sizes and sectors including SMEs, government, charity and the public sector, the firm delivers a broad range of specialist legal services and has expertise across multiple areas including but not limited to: family business, agriculture, real estate, social housing, later living, healthcare, energy, education, banking, finance and investment funds. Shakespeare Martineau also provides services for families and private clients, from wills, estate planning and residential conveyancing, to divorce and child arrangements. The 70-strong Stratford office is also home to several members of the rapidly growing Marrons design, planning and development consultancy. For more information visit shma.co.uk
Coventry growth for digital marketing agency A Worcestershire digital marketing agency that has grown to become one of the most successful in the Midlands is undertaking an increasing number of projects in Coventry – including work to promote a major new state-of-theart material recycling facility in the city. Nexus Creative is a full-service marketing agency, providing a range of business development assistance to a variety of clients across the UK and overseas in sectors including manufacturing, agribusiness and education. It offers services including building and hosting websites, digital marketing, photography, and PR – but what sets the agency apart is its focus on business development, which includes winning new business on behalf of clients. The agency was established 30 years ago by managing director Nigel Harte who runs the business alongside commercial director Colin Foxall. Nexus Creative’s links with Coventry began with it joining together with Coventry University in 2018 as part of a five-year project and two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) after winning a six-figure grant from the government’s Innovate UK. www.cw-chamber.co.uk
This led to the business working on a number of projects, with clients including Coventry City Council, Tom White Waste and MPL Fabrications.
“It seeks to recycle up to 95% of all recyclable materials it processes, and it is fantastic that we are involved in such a cutting-edge, sustainable facility.
Most notably, it won a retained contract with Sherbourne Recycling Ltd, based at Sherbourne Resource Park, in January 2021, and is now working on the promotion of the newly-opened facility - a remarkable collaboration by eight local councils which sees recycling quickly processed by the latest industry-leading AI technology.
“We are a full-service marketing agency, but one of our main USPs that sets us apart is our business development expertise.
Its increasing presence in Coventry will not only result in the agency appointing more staff, but will likely lead to it opening an office in the city. Nigel Harte said: “We are extremely proud to be working with a number of businesses and organisations in Coventry as part of our growing client base, which currently stands at almost 300. “One of our current main focuses is Sherbourne Recycling Ltd – said to be one of the most advanced recycling facilities in the world. “Our latest work includes supporting the local authorities involved by creating videos of the facility in action as well as developing resources to educate both adults and young people on recycling.
“We advise on business growth and make ourselves responsible for winning business and generating revenue on behalf of our clients. “The KTP also enhanced our knowledge on data scraping, which means that we can very efficiently provide our clients with details on potential clients, or information about what our clients produce or sell. This method minimises wasted marketing time and maximises our clients’ return on their spend.
“We are always happy for businesses to reach out for an informal chat, so we would urge anyone who may be interested to get in touch.” Further information about Nexus Creative is available by visiting https://www.nexuscl.com/
"Our latest work includes supporting the local authorities involved by creating videos of the facility in action as well as developing resources to educate both adults and young people on recycling." 13
