Nancy McGuire > Addleshaw Goddard > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile
Addleshaw Goddard Offices
1 ST PETER'S SQUARE
MANCHESTER
M2 3DE
England
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Nancy McGuire
Work Department
Property.
Position
Partner and national head of Construction, Engineering and Environmental. Construction specialist with particular expertise in advising on procurement strategies and in the drafting, negotiation and approval of development and funding agreements, construction and engineering contracts, partnering agreements, consultancy agreements and warranties for large scale refurbishment schemes, leisure, retail and office developments, residential and mixed use schemes, manufacturing projects and developments involving both mechanical and process plant, and projects within the public sector. Has been widely involved in regeneration initiatives and civil engineering projects and advises clients not only on contract drafting and negotiation but also in relation to contract management issues and claims avoidance. Clients include a number of commercial developers who operate on a national basis and also contractors, financial institutions and public sector bodies, in particular in the higher education field.
Career
British Gas Marketing Department 1989-90; trained Addleshaw Booth & Co; qualified 1994; construction team Addleshaw Booth & Co (now Addleshaw Goddard) 1994-2001; partner 2001.
Languages
French.
Memberships
Property and Construction Committee, Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Business North West.
Education
Failsworth Comprehensive School; York University (Economics 2(1)); Manchester Metropolitan University (Diploma in Marketing); Law College, York (Common Professional Exam: Pass and Law Society Finals 1st Class Hons).
Leisure
Theatre, cinema, travel, walking, growing roses.
Lawyer Rankings
North West > Real estate > Construction
(Hall of Fame)The Manchester-based team at Addleshaw Goddard has a strong reputation for its ability to advise on a broad range of clients on complex construction matters, namely involving major multi-use development and redevelopment projects in the region, a key example being its acting for Hermes in the high-profile £200m Wellington Place development. Nancy McGuire, who specialises in delivering such complex projects, and contentious specialist, Andrew Greaves, are at the helm of the practice. The growing construction litigation offering ably handles issues ranging from PFI and PPP to international arbitration, which is Paul O’Kane‘s specialism. Noteworthy team changes include the October 2022 arrival of dispute specialist Katherine Sneddon from Pinsent Masons LLP and the February 2023 arrival of dispute avoidance and resolution partner Anthony Willis from Brabners LLP. Susan Bennett is a name to note, while managing associate Sarah Wilson is described as ‘the queen of PFI work in the north’.
North West > Real estate > Commercial property: Manchester
The ‘very experienced’ transactional team at Addleshaw Goddard is renowned for its capabilities advising its significant portfolio of clients on the full remit of matters. Its workload consists of the nationally and locally notable, including complex developmental and strategic projects, which Catherine Fearnhead is experienced in handling, whilst Vicky Niescier is experienced in advising clients on net-zero initiatives. Leisure and retail matters are a key area of focus for Daniel Sweeney. Peter Kershaw has a strong ability to advise across real estate. Paul Barnard who is noted as ‘exceptional and highly recommended’, focuses on acquisition, whilst Lucy Butterworth has expertise in build-to-rent and student accommodation. Nancy McGuire leads the practice. Patrick Duffy departed to Shoosmiths LLP in July 2022.
London > Real estate > Commercial property: development
Praised as ‘competent and commercial’, Addleshaw Goddard is noted for its capability in regeneration projects. Nancy McGuire and ‘talented’ Iain Hindhaugh oversee the department, while Rachel Orton has a breadth of experience in transactions in the senior living sector. Chris Cartwright excels in the financial services sphere and Andrew Martin is knowledgeable of the development, investment, and operation of build to rent and student accommodation assets. Leona Ahmed departed in May 2023 to join Taylor Wessing LLP.
London > Real estate > Commercial property: investment
Praised as ‘competent and commercial’, Addleshaw Goddard is noted for its capability in regeneration projects. Nancy McGuire and ‘talented’ Iain Hindhaugh oversee the department, while Rachel Orton has a breadth of experience in transactions in the senior living sector. Chris Cartwright excels in the financial services sphere and Andrew Martin is knowledgeable of the development, investment, and operation of build to rent and student accommodation assets. Leona Ahmed departed in May 2023 to join Taylor Wessing LLP.
Yorkshire and the Humber > Real estate > Commercial property: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire
Addleshaw Goddard’s Leeds-based commercial property practice continues to excel at handling a wide range of work, including portfolio management and development projects. Nancy McGuire leads the team nationally, while the regional leadership of real estate transactions expert Lucy Sturrock sees the team advising major property holding entities, such as Columbia Threadneedle Investments, on standout purchases and disposals. Clients in the student accommodation space frequently instruct Peter Mason to assist with large development schemes, while Anna Heaton is a key contact for her ability to advise on urban regeneration projects. Logistics expert Andrew Williamson and investments expert Ian Smith are also highly recommended, and the team underwent further expansion with the arrivals of directors Jennifer Patterson from Ward Hadaway LLP and Ian Barker from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. Bruce Lightbody retired from the firm in April 2023.
Lawyer Rankings
- Commercial property: Manchester North West > Real estate
- Construction North West > Real estate
- Hall of Fame North West > Real estate > Construction
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Finance > Banking and finance
- Dispute resolution > Banking litigation
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Manchester
- Real estate > Commercial property: Manchester
- Real estate > Construction
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Manchester
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax
- Public sector > Health
- Employment > Health and safety
- Finance > Insolvency and corporate recovery
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms
- Public sector > Local government
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media and entertainment
- Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate
- Real estate > Planning and environment
- Real estate > Property litigation
- Transport