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Yorkshire and the Humber
Transport
Transport - ranked: tier 1
Addleshaw Goddard
The transport practice at Addleshaw Goddard has broad expertise spanning franchising, acquisitions and sales of rolling stock, freight and haulage arrangements, infrastructure projects and instructions relating to urban transit. The group has a particularly strong reputation for its work in the rail sector and also regularly handles instructions relating to bus services, logistics, port and airport infrastructure and electric vehicles. Paul Hirst, who focuses on the rail sector, jointly heads up the practice alongside real estate specialist Anna Heaton. Legal director Sara Gilmore, who has broad transport expertise, is also a key name to note.
Practice head(s):Paul Hirst; Anna Heaton
Other key lawyers:Sara Gilmore
Testimonials
'The transport team at Addleshaw Goddard offers practical and up-to-date advice provided by a group of calm and measured lawyers'.
'Addleshaw Goddard's transport team has an easy and professional approach and maintains a focus on timely inputs, holding to the scope of the brief, and promptly identifies issues and risks that arise'.
'Paul Hirst is a hardworking, thorough legal expert who is easy to communicate with, and presents ideas with reasoned arguments of the advantages and disadvantages'.
'Paul Hirst is prompt in response to communication and exhibits trustworthiness, which can be relied on.'
Key Clients
Department for Transport
Hitachi Rail Europe Limited
Merseytravel
Freightliner
Ove Arup & Partners Limited
The Road Haulage Association (RHA)
London Luton Airport Limited
Edinburgh Airport
Amey Rail
VTG Rail UK Ltd
West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA)
Stansted Airport
Work highlights
- Instructed by the Department for Transport to advise on a new rail franchise, the West Coast Partnership, which will combine the current InterCity West Coast services with the development and introduction of High Speed 2 services.
- Advised Ove Arup & Partners on the possible funding and delivery structures for a potential Northern Powerhouse Rail station at Bradford.
- Assisted Hitachi Rail Europe with its bid to Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive for the Metro Futures fleet replacement programme.
- Advising Merseytravel on its bus services options appraisal and on the formulation of a business case to improve the delivery of bus services in the Liverpool City Region, using the powers available to it as a combined authority with the Metro Mayor under the Bus Services Act 2017.
- Acted for Freightliner on the company's entry into a long-term, bulk rail-haulage contract with Mendip Rail, a joint venture between two of the UK’s largest aggregate and cement producers, Hanson Aggregates and Aggregate Industries.
Yorkshire and the Humber: Corporate and commercial
Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire - ranked: tier 1
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard's corporate finance team has an impressive breadth of experience handling high-profile M&A transactions, particularly in the private equity, financial services, retail and consumer sectors. The Leeds-based practice, headed up by Garry Elliott, was recently bolstered by the promotion of James Tatro to the partnership and lateral hire of Richard Hunt from Squire Patton Boggs; Hunt is well-regarded for his experience advising corporates in the chemicals and industrials sectors, and assisting individual entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals in Yorkshire and the North East.
Practice head(s):Garry Elliott
Other key lawyers:Neil Woolhouse; Peter Wood; Richard Hunt; Mark Hallam; James Tatro
Testimonials
'James Tatro is very good.'
'Richard Hunt is a very effective lawyer'
Key Clients
General All Purpose Plastics Limited
NorthEdge
LDC
Livingbridge
Riverside Private Equity
WSP Group
Elysian Capital LLP
Daniel Thwaites plc
Stadium Group
Pyroguard UK
Müller group of companies
William Jackson Food Group
Sainsbury's
AFI Uplift
Fastflow Group
M.K.M. Building Supplies
Pirtek
Mangar Health
Skanska UK plc
International Personal Finance plc
YFM Private Equity
Zenith Vehicle Leasing
Brenntag UK
NGH Holdings
Broker Network
Portakabin
Diageo
Ted Baker
Shearings Leisure Group
Tieto Oyj
SGG Group
Raphael & sons plc
Skipton Building Society
Punter Southall plc
Utex Industries UK Limited
Carclo plc
Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc
Work highlights
- Advised the management team of Pirtek on its sale and tertiary management buy-out by US private equity house PNC Riverarch Capital.
- Advised on the management buy-out of Deep Sea Electronics, which was backed by Caledonia.
- Assisted Lloyds Development Capital with its acquisition of shares in NBS from RIBA and the related shareholder arrangements.
- Acted for William Jackson Food Group on the sale of Aunt Bessie's to Nomad Foods.
- Advised Sainsbury's on its high-profile acquisition of the Nectar reward scheme and related entities from Aimia.
Next Generation Partners
James Tatro - Addleshaw Goddard
Corporate tax
Corporate tax - ranked: tier 3
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard's tax and structuring team advises on a range of corporate tax issues with particular expertise in the private equity, real estate, energy and asset finance sectors. Group leader Justine Delroy splits her time between Manchester and Leeds and specialises in advising on the structure of private equity transactions. The team also includes Martin Griffiths, who recently joined the Leeds office from Charles Russell Speechlys LLP; he has a breadth of tax expertise encompassing the private equity sector and property and funds structuring work.
Practice head(s):Justine Delroy
Other key lawyers:Martin Griffiths
Key Clients
Co-Operative Group
J Murphy & Sons
Aberdeen Standard Investments
WBHO Construction
Aviva
PZ Cussons
Bruntwood
Car Finance 247
National Grid
North West including ECI
Inflexion
Livingbridge
LDC
Literary Capital
Phoenix Equity Partners
Work highlights
- Acted for the selling shareholders on the sale of Deep Sea Electronics to a purchaser, which is majority-owned by Caledonia Investments.
- Provided William Jackson Food Group with structuring and tax advice on the strategic re-positioning of the group, including the acquisitions of Richard Wellock & Sons and The Fresh Olive Company.
- Advised Pirtek's management team on the disposal of shares in the company and equity stake in the buyout vehicle, which is backed by US private equity house PNC Riverarch Capital.
- Advising Aberdeen Standard Investments on a number of transactions in the real estate sector involving alternative asset classes.
- Advised Rcaf E-Learning Holding (a Riverside portfolio company) on its acquisition of Atlas Knowledge.
EU and competition
EU and competition - ranked: tier 1
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard's team advises clients both regionally and nationally, with the Leeds office developing a particular niche in state aid work. The team, which is led by 'exceptional strategist' Mark Molyneux -who splits his time between Manchester and Leeds - advises clients including building societies, NHS foundation trusts and other regional corporates. Legal director Elizabeth Turner, who joined from gunnercooke LLP in mid-2018, works with businesses in the financial services, retail, telecoms and technology sectors and has represented clients before the CMA and the EU Commission.
Practice head(s):Mark Molyneux
Other key lawyers:Elizabeth Turner
Testimonials
'A very practical, commercial and responsive firm which is incredibly knowledgeable in its areas of expertise.'
'Collaborative approach; outcome-focused; no egos; all about the team and the outcome for the client.'
'Mark Molyneux is extremely practical; an exceptional strategist - always two steps ahead of the game.'
Key Clients
Office Depot Europe
Yorkshire Building Society
Leeds Building Society
Skipton Building Society
Lucozade
Work highlights
- Instructed by Office Depot Europe, the claimant in two English High Court actions for follow on and stand-alone damages against addressees of a decision of the European Commission in relation to the Envelopes Cartel.
- Advising the claiment, RHA, in collective proceedings to be brought before the Competition Appeal Tribunal worth £1b
- Provided state aid advice to Stockton Borough Council on the structure of its district heating scheme.
- Advising Bradford Council on the state aid structuring requirements for its city centre regeneration scheme.
- Advising the claimant RHA on the largest and most significant UK competition claim to date, with collective proceedings to be brought before the Competition Appeal Tribunal. The claims are follow-on damages claims on behalf of businesses affected by the EU Truck Cartel.
Next Generation Partners
Elizabeth Turner - Addleshaw Goddard
Yorkshire and the Humber: Dispute resolution
Banking litigation
Banking litigation - ranked: tier 1
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard's banking litigation team acts for a range of major UK banks and 'consistently delivers high-quality legal advice and litigation services in a cost-effective manner.' Practice head Sally Emerton is 'very experienced but willing to get her hands dirty' and has 'good strategic instincts'; she focuses on representing major retail and commercial banks, while Ben Lowans has a particular specialism in asset finance matters including marine and aviation finance, and fraud-based litigation. The group also fields several talented managing associates including the 'intellectually able and extremely hardworking' Steve Walpole, 'up-and-coming star' Samantha Hollingworth, Jennifer Hedley, who is noted for her alternative dispute resolution expertise; and Matthew Dibb, who handles a range of strategic disputes. Ian Hastings retired.
Practice head(s):Sally Emerton
Other key lawyers:Ben Lowans; Steve Walpole; Jennifer Hedley; Samantha Hollingworth; Matthew Dibb
Testimonials
'Addleshaw Goddard has the ability to explain complex legal situations to non-legally trained people and boasts in-depth knowledge of the sector.'
'Addleshaw Goddard has exceptional experience in retail banking litigation; the practice takes control of cases at an early stage and knows how to navigate them to a successful outcome for the client.'
'Addleshaw Goddard's banking litigation group is well-resourced, which allows it to engage in more detail and deploy that knowledge at an early stage. It is as good as any London team.'
'Addleshaw Goddard is pragmatic and user friendly, has good attention to detail, and is a go-to supplier for trickier matters.'
'Addleshaw Goddard has the ability to quickly react when required to allow it to secure assets, covering all aspects of the situation and providing excellent advice in very difficult circumstances.'
'Sally Emerton provides business-focused advice on the issue in hand, and is sensitive to costs and outcomes.'
'Managing associate Steve Walpole is very hardworking, personable and pleasant, and always on top of the law. He explores solutions creatively, and always keeps his focus on the practical needs and aims of the client.'
'Managing associate Samantha Hollingworth is proactive, her correspondence is perfectly pitched and she is adept at finding the evidence that will lead to the speedy resolution of a case.'
'Managing associate Matthew Dibb is easy to work with and popular with clients.'
Key Clients
HSBC Bank Plc
Shawbrook Bank
Yorkshire Building Society
West Bromwich Building Society
Aldermore Bank PLC
Nationwide Building Society
Close Bank Plc
Santander UK Plc
Alphabet Leasing
Hewlett Packard International Bank
Work highlights
- Defended Barclays Bank in a £17m claim brought by a former corporate customer.
- Represented Deutsche Leasing in a dispute relating to the breach of two finance leases by Zaskin College and the breach of a personal guarantee.
Leading individuals
Sally Emerton - Addleshaw Goddard
Rising stars
Steve Walpole - Addleshaw Goddard
Commercial litigation: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
Commercial litigation: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire - ranked: tier 1
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard has 'a proactive and commercial view' and handles a range of commercial disputes as well as 'assisting clients with planning to minimise the risk of needing to invoke dispute resolution'. The team has the ability to operate internationally and acts for a range of local, national and global clients, with particular experience in the energy, IT, industrials, transport and health sectors. The team is jointly led by Simon Kamstra, Bill Gilliam and Sally Emerton; Kamstra acts in international disputes and arbitrations with a focus on the energy, aviation, manufacturing sectors alongside expertise in judicial reviews and public law; Gilliam has expertise in procurement challenges, IT projects, M&A claims, supply and outsourcing disputes, and Emerton is a finance disputes specialist. Louise Dobson is another key name, particularly for her knowledge of the health and pharmaceuticals, local government and retail sectors.
Practice head(s):Simon Kamstra; Bill Gilliam; Sally Emerton
Other key lawyers:Louise Dobson
Testimonials
'Addleshaw Goddard's strong commercial litigation team is not only legally astute but able to provide practical and commercial advice.'
'Addleshaw Goddard provides excellent strategic advice and supports the client's long-term strategic planning.'
'Simon Kamstra is a knowledgeable and commercially astute solicitor.'
'Bill Gilliam is a very good practitioner.'
'Ryan Geldert is an excellent associate, quick to respond and has a good grasp of the law and the commercial realities.'
'Associate Marie Broadhead gives excellent advice in a timely manner, helps to plan client's long-term strategies, gives pragmatic advice an,d at the same time, comprehensively covers the technical detail so as to minimise risk.'
Key Clients
Diageo plc
SSE plc
McKesson UK (including Lloyds Pharmacy Limited and AAH Pharmaceuticals)
Crown Commercial Services
NHS Commercial Solutions Framework
Work highlights
- Advising a major engineering business on streamlining and enhancing its internal processes for pursuing and defending claims arising in its supply chain.
- Acted for SSE as an intervenor in judicial review proceedings brought by various embedded generator claimants challenging an Ofgem decision.
- Acted for Raphaels in a claim brought by Zebra Finance under a credit broking and outsourced services agreement.
Leading individuals

Bill Gilliam - Addleshaw Goddard

Simon Kamstra - Addleshaw Goddard
Rising stars
Louise Dobson - Addleshaw Goddard
Yorkshire and the Humber: Finance
Banking and finance
Banking and finance - ranked: tier 1
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard's predominantly lender-focused department sits on the panels for all UK clearing banks and is recognised for its expertise in corporate banking, real estate finance, leveraged finance and unitranche work, as well as social housing financings. Clients praise the team, which is led by David Handy, for 'knowing the sector inside out'. The firm added the 'really practical' Andrew Fordham from Squire Patton Boggs in 2018, and also fields social housing finance expert Lee Shankland, managing associate Geoffrey McGinley, and real estate finance specialist Jenny Cromack, who is a consultant.
Practice head(s):David Handy
Other key lawyers:Lee Shankland, Andrew Fordham, Jenny Cromack, Nick Barlow
Testimonials
'The practice knows the sector inside out and clients trust it to be ahead of the game as the legal and banking environments evolve'.
'The ability of the social housing finance team to support the completion of multiple transactions in a timely and efficient manner is very impressive'.
'The group provides appropriate support and advice and has a clear track record in successfully supporting the entire sector'.
'Nick Barlow is prompt, attentive and attuned to what banking clients in the region want and expect'.
Key Clients
Barclays Bank
HSBC Bank
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group
AIB Group UK
Santander UK
Work highlights
- Advised Aviva Investors on facilities to MedicX Group.
- Advised HSBC UK Bank on the provision of debt facilities for the buyout of Platinum Stair Lifts by its management and North Edge Capital.
- Assisting HSBC UK Bank with £65m facilities for Renew Holdings to finance its acquisition of QTS Group.
- Acting for Ribston UK Industrial Property on an investment facility from Barclays Bank.
- Advised Barclays Bank, Lloyds Banking Group, RBS and Santander UK on the restructuring of existing loan facilities to Devon and Cornwall Treasury and Knightstone Housing Association through restated facility agreements, totalling £525m.
Leading individuals

David Handy - Addleshaw Goddard
Next Generation Partners
Andrew Fordham - Addleshaw Goddard
Rising stars
Geoffrey McGinley - Addleshaw Goddard
Insolvency and corporate recovery
Insolvency and corporate recovery - ranked: tier 2
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard sits on the panels of a raft of major banks, while the firm also receives a high number of instructions from insolvency practitioners. The team has notable expertise in the legal and energy sectors, dealing with insolvent law firms and failing energy suppliers. Group co-head Andy Bates focuses on non-contentious bank work while fellow co-head Graham Briggs primarily handles transactional and advisory work alongside some contentious experience. Managing associate Emma Sadler excels in larger corporate transactions including accelerated M&As and administration sales, while Andrew Fordham, who joined in 2018 from Squire Patton Boggs, is a key contact for corporate banking, leveraged finance work and real estate finance.
Practice head(s):Andy Bates; Graham Briggs
Other key lawyers:Andrew Fordham; Emma Sadler
Testimonials
'Addleshaw Goddard is the go-to firm when clients have a serious issue they need assistance with. The team is very capable legally with strong commercial nous'.
'The group is extremely efficient, flexible and competitive'.
'Graham Briggs has a personable and 'non-legal' manner about him. His first instinct is to provide a commercial view, which is supported and underpinned by the legal opinion. In essence he is able to wear a bank hat rather than a lawyer hat'.
'Emma Sadler is a first port of call as she is extremely reliable and delivers every time'.
Key Clients
Deloitte
FRP Advisory
PwC
Leonard Curtis
KPMG
Yorkshire Bank
HSBC Bank
Endless
Bestway Retail
Perwyn
Work highlights
- Acting for Bestway Retail on its acquisition of the Conviviality Retail business (Bargain Booze, Wine Rack, Select Convenience and WS Retail) from administrator by way of a pre-pack acquisition.
- Advised the board of Herbert T. Forrest on their directors' duties given the company's financial distress, an application for a validation order following the presentation of a winding up petition, and the sale of the energy and refurbishment part of the business to Engie Regeneration by way of a pre-pack sale.
- Assisted Leonard Curtis with the pre-pack administration sale of EAD Solicitors to Simpson Millar.
- Advising FRP Advisory as administrator of Viking Trailers on the sale of the business, which involved licensing Viking's premises to the purchaser.
- Acting for HLD Group on the acquisition of Speciality Coatings from FRP Advisory as administrators via a pre-pack acquisition.
Leading individuals

Graham Briggs - Addleshaw Goddard
Rising stars
Emma Sadler - Addleshaw Goddard
Yorkshire and the Humber: Human resources
Employment: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
Employment: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire - ranked: tier 1
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard has a long-established reputation in Leeds, acting for household names on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious work. Employment litigator Sally Hulston leads the 'very pragmatic and sensible' team, which has more than doubled in size since 2017-18, expanding its remit to include new offerings such as business immigration advice. Gerri Elliott is also recognised for her work on complex issues relating to insolvency, trade union or equal pay issues.
Practice head(s):Sally Hulston
Other key lawyers:Gerri Elliot
Testimonials
'They are like the milk tray man... anytime, anywhere! On every occasion I've need support I've not had to wait and have always found the advice to be very pragmatic, sensible and appropriate to our needs.'
'I've worked with Sally Hulston, Andy Graham and Ben Dawson and have been really happy on each occasion. All really understand our business and strategic aims really well and can therefore offer suitably tailored advice in an expedient fashion. I really value the fact that all have been really helpful in my working through my decision making and risk analysis and that ultimately I trust their advice to reflect the needs of our relatively small but growing business. In this context therefore i think they offer value for money.'
'Sally Hulston has been helpful and approachable and has provided an excellent service for us.'
Key Clients
Tyne & Wear Metro (t/a Nexus)
Scotia Gas Networks
Dixons Carphone
Arup
Poundstretcher
Primark Stores
Vocalink (part of Mastercard)
Froneri ice-cream (part of Nestlé)
Howarth Timber
Innserve
Work highlights
- Advised on a claim by a group of workers at the Tyne & Wear Metro who claimed back pay following a union agreement over pay.
- As sole employment law adviser, the firm handled a number of high value and complex employment matters including a large project in conjunction with the unions to refresh employee policies and changes to terms and conditions, as well as assisting with various TUPE outsourcing arrangements.
- Providing strategic advice on issues such as salary sacrifice and the national minimum wage, as well as handling employment tribunal litigation.
- Providing advice on disciplinary matters and national minimum wage compliance and handling an internal investigation related to whistleblowing detriment.
- Advising on employment tribunal litigation work.
Next Generation Partners

Sally Hulston - Addleshaw Goddard
Rising stars

Gerri Elliot - Addleshaw Goddard
Pensions
Pensions - ranked: tier 1
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard's pensions group advises on a broad variety of pensions matters ranging from pension products to pensions liberation and fraud, independent trustee work and pension buyin and buyout work; its client roster encompasses a combination of blue-chip corporates, regional businesses and trustee boards. The group is jointly led by national practice head Rachel Rawnsley, who has particular expertise in the utilities, energy, universities and building society sectors; Jade Murray, who advises on self-invested personal pensions and small self-administered schemes; and Rachel Uttley, who is a name to note for pension buyin and buyout transactions.
Practice head(s):Rachel Rawsnley; Jade Murray; Rachel Uttley
Testimonials
'Addleshaw Goddard's pensions practice provides advice that is consistently clear, pragmatic, of a high quality and provided promptly.'
'Addleshaw Goddard's pensions team has extensive experience across a range of clients, which contributes to the quality of advice.'
'The pensions team at Addleshaw Goddard is excellent at quickly getting to grips with a matter, developing a plan, and then most importantly, delivering in a highly professional manner.'
'Rachel Rawnsley provides advice tailored to clients' businesses.'
'Jade Murray has a national reputation for pensions work, she is very practical and commercial and very good on the technical elements.'
Key Clients
University of Sheffield trustees
Trustee of the Asda Group Pension Scheme and the Trustee of the Asda Pension Plan
Saga PLC
Michelin UK
Skanska Construction UK
Britvic plc
National Express pension trustees
WPP
Ibstock Brick pension trustees
De Beers Group
Work highlights
- Instructed by the trustees of the Asda Group Pension Scheme and the trustees of the Asda Pension Plan on issues relating to Asda's £2.5bn final salary scheme, which included advising on the impact of the proposed sale of Asda by Walmart to J Sainsbury.
- Acted for the Trustee of the National Express Group Pension Plan on resolving a range of complex issues enabling a buy-in of all the scheme's liabilities with Rothesay Life.
- Advised Skanska UK and Innovia UK on the closure of their pension schemes, avoiding serious business disruption or member objection.
- Advised William Jackson Food Group on the £210m sale of Aunt Bessie's to Nomad Foods Europe.
- Advised WPP on the move from buy-in to buy-out of five of its DB schemes.
Leading individuals

Jade Murray - Addleshaw Goddard
Rachel Rawsnley - Addleshaw Goddard
Yorkshire and the Humber: Insurance
Professional negligence: claimant
Professional negligence: claimant - ranked: tier 1
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard's strong Leeds office carries out work on a regional, national and international level. Construction-related litigation is an area of particular focus, particularly in the aftermath of the Grenfell tragedy – although unlike some of its competitors, the practice does not focus on one particular practice area. The team, which is led by head of litigation north Sally Emerton, works in tandem with the wider firm's commercial litigation bench to pursue professional negligence claims for commercial clients across many business sectors, including an impressive roster of banks and building societies.
Practice head(s):Sally Emerton
Other key lawyers:Joe Wilkinson; Bill Gilliam
Work highlights
- Advised the freeholder in relation to a claim for breach of contract / in negligence against the architect in relation to the impact on the microclimate around a new building, which led to in increased wind speeds.
- Successfully represented a manufacturing business in relation to a complicated tri-party action involving numerous cross claims concerning the procurement, design, installation and commissioning of a combined heat and power unit.
- Successfully advised a banking client on a complex claim against commercial property surveyors in a claim arising out of a series of defective valuations of commercial property.
- Acting in a high value professional negligence claim against a well-known valuation firm arising out of their valuation of a multimillion-pound collateral security.
- Claim against a top-tier commercial real estate and investment services firm which over-valued two student halls of residence as part of a £10m commercial real estate transaction.
Leading individuals
Sally Emerton - Addleshaw Goddard
Rising stars
Lee O'Sullivan - Addleshaw Goddard
Yorkshire and the Humber: Private client
Charities and not-for-profit
Charities and not-for-profit - ranked: tier 2
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard's multi-disciplinary private capital department is led out of the firm's Leeds base by Pervinder Kaur. Alongside traditional charity law advice, the team has a dual focus - charities with commercial arrangements, and commercial entities entering into arrangements with charities. The team operates hand-in-hand with the wider firm, drawing on Addleshaws' considerable national and international reach. The practice's work includes advising on investigations and inquiries, such as those conducted by the Charity Commission. Kaur works alongside Yorke Eaton and legal director Charlotte Smart, who also has a focus on educational organisations.
Practice head(s):Pervinder Kaur
Other key lawyers:Yorke Eaton; Charlotte Smart
Testimonials
'The team is attentive, responsive and the individuals that I have been associated with are hugely supportive in both practical terms and in understanding the pressures of my sector and work environment.'
'The team is sociable, engaged in culture and interested in the client - giving them a rounded picture.'
Key Clients
National Coal Mining Museum
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Bedingfield's Trust
NFU Charitable Trust
Work highlights
- The firm has acted for the trustees of Bedingfield's Trust for almost 20 years.
- Continuing to provide ad hoc advice to the NFU Charitable Trust, with advice including looking at the use of the charity's logo and name, and various sponsorship matters.
Rising stars
Charlotte Smart - Addleshaw Goddard
Personal tax, trusts and probate
Personal tax, trusts and probate - ranked: tier 2
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard is recognised for its 'very powerful' offering to high net worth individuals, trust companies and an increasing number of international clients, to which it provides 'pragmatic' advice in different areas. The team is described as 'very strong' and as having 'breadth of expertise', especially in the use of trusts in a commercial context, and aimed at consumer protection issues. The department is led by Pervinder Kaur and sits within the firm's corporate division – enabling clients to benefit from the expertise of lawyers in different departments, such as banking, litigation and employment. Main areas of activity are residence, domicile and tax issues, family governance and property structures.
Practice head(s):Pervinder Kaur
Other key lawyers:Yorke Eaton; Charlotte Smart
Testimonials
The staff are problem solvers and help clients effectively.
'Yorke Eaton is pragmatic and a problem solver, helping clients effectively. He is extremely well connected and advises some of the most significant business owners, families and trusts.'
'Joe Cobb is a great member of the team - he works well with clients and is able to flex his style to be effective with client personalities.'
'The breadth of experience within the team is very strong, which makes the overall offering very powerful. They have a quality client base, which they build from in terms of experience and knowledge.'
Key Clients
NFU Mutual
Zedra Trust Company (UK) Limited
Work highlights
- Advised NFU Mutual on its internal policies for dealing with bereavement, vulnerable customers and powers of attorney.
- Advice to trustees on will trusts valued at c.£280m which include a significant holding in a UK Plc.
- Acting as the trustees of family settlements worth over £45m.
- Acting as advisers to the trustees of family settlements holding assets worth over £160m, regularly advising on the duties of the trustees, indemnity issues, capital tax planning, residency issues, trust administration and distributions from the trusts.
- Creation of trusts to protect assets and maximise business property relief of a substantial holding of private company shares, advising on asset structuring and inheritance mitigation including substantial investment into woodland and commercial forestry.
Yorkshire and the Humber: Projects, energy and natural resources (including PFI)
Energy
Energy - ranked: tier 1
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard's practice counts 'Big Six' energy companies and high-profile corporates as key clients, which it advises on all issues across power, nuclear, renewables, oil and gas, water and energy litigation. Richard Goodfellow, Paul Dight and John Emerton jointly lead the team; Goodfellow specialises in downstream energy work, Dight handles energy infrastructure and regulation matters, and Emerton is an energy sector litigator. James Reynolds leads the nuclear team, David Shaw focuses on utilities work while managing associate Alex Clayton has experience in smart metering projects.
Practice head(s):Richard Goodfellow; Paul Dight; John Emerton
Other key lawyers:James Reynolds; David Shaw; Alex Clayton
Key Clients
Macquarie Principal Finance (MPF) (part of the Macquarie Group)
Britvic plc
SSE plc
National Grid Electricity Transmission plc
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
Foresight Metering Limited
Low Carbon Contracts Company
Muse Developments Limited
Scotia Gas Networks (SGN)
Peel Energy
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Drax Power
Octopus Energy
EPNC
Leeds City Council
United Utilities
URENCO
TfGM
Work highlights
- Advising Foresight Metering Limited on all aspects of its smart metering meter asset provider business including refinancing work and procurement processes.
- Assisting National Grid Electricity Transmission with its entry into an asset maintenance contract for the Sellindge convertor station, the British terminal station of two direct connections between the continental European and British electricity grids.
- Advising Muse Developments on its Hale Wharf development in Tottenham Hale including its district heating network.
- Acting for Macquarie Principal Finance, part of the Macquarie Group, on its agreement with Amazon to fund, develop and operate rooftop solar panels on Amazon's fulfilment centres across the UK.
- Advised West Yorkshire Combined Authority on the procurement for the supply, installation and operation of an electric vehicle charge point network in the West Yorkshire region.
Leading individuals

Richard Goodfellow - Addleshaw Goddard
Rising stars
Alex Clayton - Addleshaw Goddard
Infrastructure
Infrastructure - ranked: tier 2
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard has a notable reputation in the PFI secondary market, with the infrastructure team benefiting from the strength of the firm's national energy and transport departments, which are both led out of Leeds. The group handles matters across the renewables, utilities, rail, airport, electric vehicle and ports sectors. Richard Goodfellow heads up the national infrastructure, projects and energy group and is experienced in PPP matters, Paul Dight has expertise in projects and regulatory mandates, and Paul Hirst handles transport work, particularly in the rail sector.
Practice head(s):Richard Goodfellow
Other key lawyers:Paul Dight; Paul Hirst
Key Clients
Keolis UK
Amey Rail
Department for Transport
London Luton Airport Limited
Hitachi Rail Europe Limited
Societe Generale
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Scotia Gas Networks
National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc
Network Rail
Semperian
InfraRed Capital Partners
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)
Low Carbon Contracts Company
Peel Media
Transport for Greater Manchester
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Muse Developments
Stockton Borough Council
National Grid
Work highlights
- Advising the Department for Transport on a multi-year mandate on a new rail franchise, which will combine the current InterCity West Coast services with the development and introduction of High Speed 2 services.
- Assisted Scotia Gas Networks with the £250m Gas to the West project, including the construction of a transmission network, which will deliver gas to homes in the West of Northern Ireland.
- Acting for Hitachi Rail Europe on its bid to Tyne & Wear Passenger Transport Executive for the Metrofutures fleet replacement programme.
- Advising London Luton Airport Limited on its plans to expand the airport including improvement works to the existing terminal and the development of a new second terminal.
- Acting for Transport for Greater Manchester on the procurement to extend, improve and operate the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Greater Manchester.
Leading individuals

Richard Goodfellow - Addleshaw Goddard
Yorkshire and the Humber: Public sector
Health
Health - ranked: tier 2
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard's department is split into four separate teams; public sector and health infrastructure, social and long-term care, life sciences and private healthcare. Alongside its public and private healthcare clients, the department also handles PFI secondary market transactions, infrastructure portfolios and care home work. Bill Gilliam leads the Leeds health sector group and focuses on contentious issues, Peter Wood handles corporate matters, Simon Lofthouse heads up the private healthcare provider group and legal director Louise Dobson litigates matters in the health and pharmaceutical sectors.
Practice head(s):Bill Gilliam
Other key lawyers:Peter Wood; Simon Lofthouse; Louise Dobson
Testimonials
'Addleshaw Goddard fields a great team, which is dynamic, knowledgeable and very client friendly'.
'The team combines an excellent understanding of the NHS public sector with commercial legal knowledge. It has strong ethics and values the culture of the client to ensure the case is presented to the client's best advantage'.
'Bill Gilliam is a stand-out solicitor - a fantastic technical lawyer but also commercial and practical'.
'Louise Dobson really knows her stuff'.
Key Clients
McKesson UK (including Lloyds Pharmacy Group and AAH Pharmaceuticals)
Mangar Health
BUPA
GlaxoSmithKline
NHS Business Services Authority
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Foundation Trust
Assura Medical
Bupa Care Homes Mercia Healthcare
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough (NHS) Foundation Trust
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen NHS University Hospital Trust
NHS Improvement
Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust
Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Serco Limited
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Citybranch Limited and Citybranch Healthcare Limited
Liverpool and Sefton Health Partnerships Limited
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Clinigen Group Plc
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
North Tees and Hartlepool Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Work highlights
- Advised Serco on a complex outsourcing health transaction involving a contract for the supply of soft facilities management services to the NHS.
- Acted for Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust in the termination of an existing property management services agreement with a joint venture company and the subsequent dismantling of the joint venture.
- Assisted Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with navigating the transactions guidance and engagement with BHSI to deliver a restructure of NHS services in the Derby region to the the University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
- Advised YFM Private Equity and others on the sale of inflatable lifting and bathing device manufacturer Mangar Health to Groupe Winncare.
- Assisting a provider in the health sector with the exit of its contractual arrangements with an IT solutions and software provider.
Local government
Local government - ranked: tier 1
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard's local government practice handles major transactions, projects, competition work, infrastructure matters, procurement, real estate issues and litigation for local authorities across the country. Group leader Andrew Pettinger is experienced in outsourcing transactions and Richard Goodfellow leads the infrastructure, projects and energy team.
Practice head(s):Andrew Pettinger
Other key lawyers:Richard Goodfellow
Key Clients
West Midlands Combined Authority
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Manchester City Council
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
Cheshire East Council/Connecting Cheshire
Cumbria County Council
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Burnley Borough Council
Cheshire West & Chester Council
York City Council
Leeds City Council
Luton Borough Council
Reading Borough Council
Hull City Council
Derby City Council
Somerset County Council
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Bradford City Council
Salford City Council
Wakefield County Council
Stoke City Council
Connexin Limited
Warrington Borough Council
Work highlights
- Acted for Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council as mezzanine lender and equity investor in a joint venture with Urban & Civic as developer on the development of three residential blocks.
- Advising London Luton Airport Limited on the £200m development of a mass passenger transit system between Luton Airport Parkway railway station and the airport terminal.
- Assisted Leeds City Council with an advanced district heating scheme.
- Advising Wakefield City Council on a variation to its street lighting PFI agreement.
- Assisting West Midlands Combined Authority with the property aspects of a £340m expansion to the Midland metro tram system.
Yorkshire and the Humber: Real estate
Commercial property: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
Commercial property: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire - ranked: tier 1
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard has a broad commercial property practice, led by the 'pragmatic, smart and deal-focused' Bruce Lightbody. The firm acts for some of the UK's largest institutional investors as well as some of the country's largest real estate investment trusts. The 'highly professional' Lucy Sturrock is another notable name, working on high-profile transactions and co-leading the firm's national hotel and leisure sector group. Ian Smith, who acts for a number of the firm's major clients, is also recommended.
Practice head(s):Bruce Lightbody
Other key lawyers:Lucy Sturrock; Ian Smith
Testimonials
'The individuals we work with demonstrate a caring attitude; specifically Bruce Lightbody and David Shaw'
'Lucy Sturrock provided us with invaluable advice on a major hotel transaction. She has led the transaction for us in a highly professional manner, always maintaining a positive approach and providing the coordination and leadership required to best progress matters'
'The team consistently demonstrates very strong commercial thinking, combined with unrivalled levels of experience on transactions. This allows Addleshaw to provide advice which is strong, relevant and enables clear decision making at critical points'
'Knowledgeable and helpful, good with advice at the start of projects, proficient and timely.'
'Bruce Lightbody is one of the leading lawyers in the region'.
Key Clients
Aberdeen Standard Investments
Lancaster University
Muse Developments
Travelodge Hotels Limited
Heeton Holdings Limited
Columbia Threadneedle Investments
U+I and CTP
Ribston Industrial Fund
Siemens PLC
Bizspace
Work highlights
- Advised Columbia Threadneedle Investments on the £42m acquisition of Network North Portfolios.
- Advised Lancaster University on the £41m development of the Health Innovation Campus as well as a new whole-life care and research establishment.
- Advised Muse Developments Limited on £40m pre-let of warehouse developments in Leeds to Premier Farnell.
- Advised Travelodge Hotels Limited on the construction of new hotel in Middlesex Street, London.
- Advised Heeton Holdings Limited on the acquisition of three hotels, including one in Glasgow and one in Edinburgh.
Leading individuals

Bruce Lightbody - Addleshaw Goddard

Lucy Sturrock - Addleshaw Goddard
Next Generation Partners

Ian Smith - Addleshaw Goddard
Construction
Construction - ranked: tier 1
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard's construction practice handles high-profile local and national projects, covering engineering and infrastructure, regeneration and development, as well as complex construction litigation with key expertise in the energy, utilities and transport sectors. Non-contentious specialist James Reynolds heads up the Leeds real estate division while David Shaw specialises in utilities, energy and transport projects. Joe Wilkinson and legal director Ally MacKenzie focus on construction and engineering disputes, John Emerton handles energy and infrastructure-related disputes, and managing associate Niamh Batterton advises on development schemes.
Practice head(s):James Reynolds
Other key lawyers:David Shaw; Joe Wilkinson; John Emerton; Niamh Batterton; Ally MacKenzie
Testimonials
'Addleshaw Goddard has a good combination of legal knowledge and commercial awareness'.
'Clients are impressed with Addleshaw Goddard's detailed technical knowledge, rapid response times and clear and pragmatic professional advice'.
'The team is hardworking, always available and provides sound legal knowledge'.
'David Shaw provides intelligent legal solutions to business issues. He understands issues quickly and his response time is fantastic, on top of which he is a delightful, genuine professional'.
Key Clients
Edinburgh Airport
Amey Rail
Calderdale Council
West Yorkshire + Transport Fund
Broadgate Estates
KDC Demolition
York University
Mitsubishi Hitachi
Stansted Airport
Muller
British Land
SSE
National Grid
Travelodge
HS1
Standard Life
Sainsbury's
United Utilities
Manchester Airport
Peel
Lancaster University
Leeds Beckett University
University of Brighton
London Luton Airport Limited
The Co-operative Group plc
Redrow Homes
Aberdeen Asset Management
Engie
Lend Lease
National Nuclear Laboratory
Muse
Waterside Places
Stadium Group
UK Parliament
William Hare
Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital NHS Trust
Henry Boot
Work highlights
- Advising SSE on the demolition of Ferrybridge C, a coal-fired power station.
- Acting for Edinburgh Airport on its £200m capital investment programme.
- Advising Leeds Building Society on its redevelopment programme relating to its move to new Leeds premises.
- Assisting Muse Developments/Waterside Places (a Muse JV vehicle) with the development of its manufacturing and distribution park at Logic Leeds.
- Advising the UK Parliament on its works framework with Wates Construction for the refurbishment of Parliament's Northern Estate.
Leading individuals

David Shaw - Addleshaw Goddard

James Reynolds - Addleshaw Goddard
Rising stars
Ally MacKenzie - Addleshaw Goddard
Planning
Planning - ranked: tier 3
Addleshaw Goddard
Following the departure of former team head Glenn Sharpe to York City Council, the key Leeds-based contacts for Addleshaw Goddard's planning group include legal director Julia Dixon, who joined from Squire Patton Boggs in late 2018, and associate Daniel Marston. The national group is highly regarded for its expertise in housing and mixed-use developments, rail and energy projects, and retail projects.
Other key lawyers:Julia Dixon; Daniel Marston
Key Clients
Strawsons
Newark & Sherwood District Council
Sewell Construction
BP Oil UK Limited
Aviva
SSE
Muse Developments plc
Work highlights
- Acting for SSE on securing the development for a new gas-fired power station and the associated infrastructure.
- Advising Sewell Construction Limited on the proposed development of the Yorkshire Energy Park.
- Assisting Strawson Holdings Limited with its planning applications for an employment-led mixed-use development adjacent to the M6.
- Advising Knightwood Trust Farms Limited on the promotion of a planning application for a strategic housing development.
- Drafting and negotiating multiple section 106 agreements for Newark & Sherwood Council relating to an urban extension.
Property litigation
Property litigation - ranked: tier 1
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard handles the full spectrum of contentious property work for a client base spanning blue chip tenants, investors, developers and infrastructure providers with notable expertise advising on the contentious aspects of the management of shopping centres, litigation arising from company voluntary arrangements in the retail sector and trespasser evictions. Leeds-based Julie Middlemass heads up the national team, working with managing associates Elizabeth Cape and Chris McGrath, who handles landlord and tenant matters, and associate Louise Minshull, who focuses on mixed-use development mandates.
Practice head(s):Julie Middlemass
Other key lawyers:Elizabeth Cape; Chris McGrath; Louise Minshull
Testimonials
'Addleshaw Goddard is very strong nationally and in Yorkshire and fields an excellent team'.
'Julie Middlemass is clearly one of the go-to names in the country for property disputes'.
'Elizabeth Cape is truly incredibly and stands out among the crowd'.
Key Clients
Aberdeen Standard Investments
Associated British Foods/Primark Stores Limited
Aviva Investors
Bizspace
British Land
Columbia Threadneedle
Hermes
National Grid
Siemens plc
Travelodge Hotels Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for a range of institutional landlords affected by company voluntary arrangements including Carpetright, New Look, House of Fraser, Mothercare and Prezzo.
- Assisting a property company with its strategy to prevent encroachments impinging on a potential development.
- Acting for Promontoria (Henrico) Limited in a possession claim relating to residential buy-to-let properties.
- Acting for a joint venture between a developer and landowner in securing a possession order and a High Court writ over a large development site, which is susceptible to entrance by travellers.
- Advising a property company on a vacant possession strategy to enable the future development of a shopping centre.
Leading individuals

Julie Middlemass - Addleshaw Goddard
Rising stars
Elizabeth Cape - Addleshaw Goddard
Yorkshire and the Humber: TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
IT and telecoms
IT and telecoms - ranked: tier 1
Addleshaw Goddard
The 'friendly yet professional' IT practice at Addleshaw Goddard is known predominantly for its expertise in high-value IT projects and technology outsourcing deals. The group is instructed by large national private sector corporates and is particularly active in the industrial, retail, health, and financial services sectors. Practice head Michael Lowry focuses on IT procurements, outsourcing projects, data centres, large-scale enterprise licensing work, cloud issues and SaaS arrangements. Other key names to note include Bill Gilliam for IT disputes, Simon Lofthouse, who counts the private health and industrial sectors among his specialisms, and consultant Ian Sampson.
Practice head(s):Michael Lowry
Other key lawyers:Bill Gilliam; Simon Lofthouse; Ian Sampson
Testimonials
'Addleshaw Goddard's IT and telecoms department is dedicated, knowledgable and flexible.'
'The highly capable IT team at Addleshaw Goddard has a good cross-sector knowledge, a personable and engaging team and a well-respected practice.'
'Addleshaw Goddard is professional, responsive and intelligent throughout its work.'
'Addleshaw Goddard's IT and telecoms team takes the time to explain items to its clients using plain English and never makes clients feel stupid for asking questions.'
'Michael Lowry knows IT and outsourcing like the back of his hand.'
'Simon Lofthouse is a very technical lawyer.'
'Associate Priscilla Hetherton is bright, hardworking, responsive and knowledgeable. She has a sense of humour and a view of what is practical and what is not.'
Key Clients
The Marsden Building Society
Travelodge
Gatenby Sanderson
Work highlights
- Advised The Marsden Building Society on a multi-vendor IT transformation project, which involved outsourcing its IT infrastructure and systems to three providers for its key managed IT and network services.
- Assisted Travelodge with the outsourcing of its network services to Virgin Media Business.
- Acted for Gatenby Sanderson on a master subscription agreement and consultancy services agreement for a new CRM system for its end-to-end recruitment process management.
- Instructed by Travelodge on the renegotiation of its licence for the use of Oracle's CRM platform.
Leading individuals

Michael Lowry - Addleshaw Goddard
Next Generation Partners

Simon Lofthouse - Addleshaw Goddard
Intellectual property
Intellectual property - ranked: tier 2
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard's team is highlighted for its strength in advising its impressive client roster of household names on the full range of non-contentious matters. It is frequently instructed by a range of national and international blue-chip companies in corporate transactions with complex IP elements. Practice head Georgina Powling is well-regarded for her expertise in advising on M&A and finance transactions, as well as commercial agreements and research and development agreements. The group benefits from the ability to leverage the firm's commercial disputes team in contentious matters.
Practice head(s):Georgina Powling
Testimonials
'Georgina Powling is a very good non-contentious lawyer, she really knows her stuff.'
'Georgina Powling helps client to take on the "big boys" to protect their IP.'
Key Clients
Sainsbury's
Battersea Power Station
British Airways
Diageo
Ted Baker
LDC (Managers) Limited
National Grid Electricity Ventures Plc
C-Capture Limited
Moore Stephens LLP
Work highlights
- Advised Sainsbury's Supermarkets on the IP aspects of its acquisition of the Nectar card loyalty scheme from Aimia.
- Acted for National Grid on the complex intellectual property terms in a consortium agreement with Nissan, E.ON, Northern Powergrid, UK Power Networks, Imperial College and the University of Newcastle.
- Assisted Diageo with the drafting and negotiation of a trade mark licence and beer manufacturing agreement between Diageo and Heineken in Ghana.
- Advised LDC on the IP aspects of its investment into RIBA Enterprises, the commercial arm of the Royal Institute of Architects, including investigating the target's proprietary software and the acquisition and use of its technical content.
- Assisted Ted Baker with its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of No Ordinary Shoes and No Ordinary Shoes USA from Pentland Group.
Leading individuals

Georgina Powling - Addleshaw Goddard
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