Josh is an Associate in Shakespeare Martineau’s Legal Planning Team, based in the East Midlands but serving clients nationally. He qualified as a solicitor in September 2021 and joined Shakespeare Martineau shortly after.
Since then, Josh has specialised in planning and highways law, managing a diverse caseload of both contentious and non-contentious matters, acting for landowners, developers, local authorities and funders.
He is known for his calm demeanour and strong organisational skills, thrives under pressure and consistently delivers results for his clients within tight deadlines.
Praised in the Legal 500 UK Guide 2025, Josh is currently working towards his Legal Associate membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (LARTPI).
Commendation
“From the outset, Josh has distinguished himself. He demonstrates a clear commitment to and genuine enthusiasm for the development industry. Josh has a real entrepreneurial flair and brought with him an impressive network of industry contacts, which is rare at the early stages of a legal career. It is truly inspiring to see Josh mentor junior members across the wider firm, as he continues to develop as a future leader, dedicating a significant proportion of his time to guiding and supporting junior colleagues. Now four years qualified, Josh displays a level of wisdom and maturity beyond his years. Josh is an outstanding planning lawyer with a growing reputation across the East Midlands and within the wider industry.”
Kylie Wesson, partner, Shakespeare Martineau
Since joining Stephen George + Partners (SGP) in 2020, Joseph has progressed through four positions, from assistant to associate, in a career defined by design leadership, strategic thinking and professional integrity.
Jack has built a reputation for technical excellence, project leadership and client-focused delivery across a wide range of sectors.
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