Addleshaw Goddard boasts one of the largest dedicated commercial contracts practices in the UK. Supported by teams across Manchester, Leeds, and Scotland, the London office handles a vast range of mandates, many of which are distinct from their corporate deal flow. The group advises a diverse and impressive range of clients, including a notable number of FTSE 100 companies, on the full range of commercial contract activity, including procurement, joint ventures, outsourcing, and distribution agreements. Adding to its strength in the retail and consumer sector, epitomised by long-standing partnerships with major retailers and FMCG conglomerates, the team remains a key player in high-value outsourcing and payment services arrangements, with key clients including leading domestic and international financial institutions. Leeds-based Michael Lowry heads the practice group. The London office acts as an important hub of work in this sector, with Damon Rosamond-Lanzetta and Andrew Carter, who focuses on the transport sector, leading on significant mandates. Oliver Millerchip continues to develop a practice in the retail and consumer space.
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‘Knowledge, expertise, and bedside manner.’
'Addleshaw Goddard seeks to really partner with their clients and spend the time to get to know our key strategic directions and fundamental business needs. They are good at offering value-adds and this is appreciated.'
'Jonathan Davey is a true expert in this field. He has fantastic industry knowledge and an amazing encyclopaedic knowledge of commercial contracts law.'
‘Hands-on mentality, always up to speed, and always very quick response times.’
‘Pragmatic, agile and extensive market knowledge alongside their unrivalled legal expertise.’
'Jonny Davies is always very helpful, from advice to management. He is always available and supports on matters that also fall under other teams. We always value availability as well as responsiveness.'
Key clients
- Volkswagen AG
- Asda Group
- NFU Mutual Insurance Society Limited
- Barclays Bank UK plc
- HSBC UK Bank plc
- Lloyds Banking Group plc
- Nationwide Building Society
- NatWest Group
- Northern Bank Limited (trading as Danske Bank)
- Santander UK plc
- TSB Bank plc
- Virgin Money
- Bank of Ireland (UK) plc
- MedAccess Guarantee Limited
- The Restaurant Group Plc
- Rathbones Plc
- Hitachi Europe Limited & Hitachi Rail Limited
- Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
- United Utilities plc
Work highlights
Advised ASDA with its continued integration of the various franchises it acquired as part of its £2.1bn acquisition of the majority of EG's UK business into its wider business and estate.
Advising Volkswagen on its global joint venture with Ford Motor Company.
Advised Reclaim Fund Limited since 2013, in relation to the creation and expansion of the UK's dormant assets scheme, managing over £1.6bn in funds and advising on key aspects including scheme design, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance.
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Practice head
Michael Lowry
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Davey; Damon Rosamond-Lanzetta; Andrew Carter; Oliver Millerchip