Joanna is a partner in Shakespeare Martineau’s residential development team. With over 20 years’ experience as a development lawyer specialising in complex strategic land schemes for both residential and mixed-use development, Joanna advises promoters, housebuilders, affordable housing providers, and landowners on long-term land promotion and development opportunities. Joanna is known for giving straightforward, commercial legal advice and for providing clear guidance on complex legal matters. Joanna is passionate about bringing the best legal advice to her clients to help deliver sustainable development and the benefits this can bring. Joanna sits on the Board of Trustees of Helping Hands Community Project, a local charity dedicated to supporting those facing homelessness, poverty, and hardship.